Schistochila yakushimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
1212308
Status:
valid
Authors:
N. Ohnishi & Deguchi
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 106: 451. f. 1 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211646
Common Names
- Schistochila yakushimensis
- Yakushimensis Schistochila
- Yakushimensis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schistochila yakushimensis (also called Yakushima Schistochila, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist montane forests and on wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals. It is also used in the manufacture of paper and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schistochila yakushimensis are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schistochila yakushimensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows on tree bark in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores should be sown on moist, sterile soil in a shallow tray and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks and the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough.
Where to Find Schistochila yakushimensis
Schistochila yakushimensis can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of Japan.
Schistochila yakushimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila yakushimensis?
Schistochila yakushimensis
What type of plant is Schistochila yakushimensis?
A liverwort
Where is Schistochila yakushimensis found?
It is found in Japan
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
Ohmi Ohnishi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohnishi' in the authors string.
Hironori Deguchi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deguchi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214037: Based on data supplied by Bryonames