Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
fuegiensis
ID:
1207502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C. Massal.) Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 17: 164 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206840



Common Names

  • Fuegian Arctoscyphus
  • Fuegian Liverwort
  • Fuegian Moss


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Description

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis (also called Fuegian Arctoscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to South America. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two lobes. It grows in humid, shady environments, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a small, heart-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Arctoscyphus fuegiensis

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis can be found in the temperate forests of South America.

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctoscyphus fuegiensis?

Arctoscyphus fuegiensis

What is the common name of Arctoscyphus fuegiensis?

Fuegian Arctoscyphus

What is the habitat of Arctoscyphus fuegiensis?

Moist rocks, soil, and tree bark

Species in the Arctoscyphus genus

Species in the Solenostomataceae family

Arctoscyphus ronsmithii, Arctoscyphus fuegiensis, Cryptocolea imbricata, Diplocolea sikkimensis, Plectocolea vulcanicola, Plectocolea higuchii, Solenostoma bilobum, Solenostoma hattorianum, Solenostoma vulcanicola, Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum, Solenostoma pocsii, Solenostoma amoenum, Solenostoma balfourii, Solenostoma borneense, Solenostoma caeleste, Solenostoma decolor, Solenostoma dusenii, Solenostoma emarginatum, Solenostoma hewsoniae, Solenostoma hirticalyx, Solenostoma hokkaidense, Solenostoma horikawanum, Solenostoma lignicola, Solenostoma mamatkulovii, Solenostoma micranthum, Solenostoma niveum, Solenostoma onraedtii, Solenostoma obliquifolium, Solenostoma renauldii, Solenostoma schusterianum, Solenostoma shimizuanum, Solenostoma strictum, Solenostoma tuberculiferum, Solenostoma pyriflorum, Solenostoma crenuliforme, Solenostoma gracillimum, Solenostoma hyalinum, Solenostoma flagellalioides, Solenostoma confertissimum, Solenostoma ohbae, Solenostoma obscurum, Solenostoma fossombronioides, Solenostoma totopapillosum, Solenostoma caucasicum, Solenostoma comatum, Solenostoma sphaerocarpum, Solenostoma torticalyx, Solenostoma erectum, Solenostoma handelii, Solenostoma rubrum,

References

Caro Benigno Massalongo (1852-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Massal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames