Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
volans
ID:
1211428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 29: 244. f. 1: e–m

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210766



Common Names

  • Schistochila volans
  • Volans Schistochila
  • Volans Liverwort


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Description

Schistochila volans (also called 'Volans' Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and grows in tufts or mats. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schistochila volans is a species of liverwort that is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used in the production of biofuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schistochila volans is small and yellow, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistochila volans can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a pot.

Where to Find Schistochila volans

Schistochila volans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Schistochila volans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistochila volans?

Schistochila volans

What type of plant is Schistochila volans?

Moss

Where is Schistochila volans found?

North America

Species in the Schistochila genus

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

Species in the Schistochilaceae family

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

References

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212729: Based on data supplied by Bryonames