Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
scutellifolius
ID:
1196103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 521 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195441



Common Names

  • Phyllodon Scutellifolius
  • Scutelliform Phyllodon
  • Scutelliform Moss


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Description

Phyllodon scutellifolius (also called Phyllodon, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Phyllodontaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllodon scutellifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllodon scutellifolius has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllodon scutellifolius is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phyllodon scutellifolius

Phyllodon scutellifolius can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183748: Based on data supplied by Bryonames