Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
radicosa
ID:
1208150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 78: 83 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207488

Common Names

  • Lethocolea radicosa
  • Rooted Lethocolea
  • Rooted Lethocolea Moss

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Description

Lethocolea radicosa (also called Rooted Lethocolea, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort that is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on the bark of trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Lethocolea radicosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lethocolea radicosa is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lethocolea radicosa can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the plant and replanting them in moist, shady soil.

Where to Find Lethocolea radicosa

Lethocolea radicosa can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
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: 35208359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames