Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
javanica
ID:
1523261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schiffn.) Grolle

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Botanical Magazine, Tokyo. 78(921): 83. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009336

Common Names

  • Lethocolea indica
  • Lethocolea javanica
  • Lethocolea pansa

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Description

Lethocolea javanica (also called 'Lethocolea javanica', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is a small, tufted plant with a yellow-green color and a smooth texture. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lethocolea javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lethocolea javanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lethocolea javanica can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not drought tolerant and needs regular watering. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.

Where to Find Lethocolea javanica

Lethocolea javanica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Java.

Lethocolea javanica FAQ

What type of plant is Lethocolea javanica?

Lethocolea javanica is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae.

Where is Lethocolea javanica native to?

Lethocolea javanica is native to Indonesia.

What type of soil does Lethocolea javanica prefer?

Lethocolea javanica prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100462340: Based on data supplied by Bryonames