Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grolle & E.A. Hodgs.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 76(3): 51. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008995
Common Names
- Protolophozia druceae
- Druceae Protolophozia
- Druceae False Moss
Description
Protolophozia druceae (also called Druce's Toothwort, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Protolophozia druceae has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Protolophozia druceae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protolophozia druceae can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area.
Where to Find Protolophozia druceae
Protolophozia druceae can be found in parts of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Protolophozia druceae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protolophozia druceae?
Protolophozia druceae
What is the common name of Protolophozia druceae?
Druce's Bladderwort
What is the distribution of Protolophozia druceae?
Found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and Scandinavia
Species in the Protolophozia genus
Protolophozia elongata,
Protolophozia androgyna,
Protolophozia autoica,
Protolophozia crispata,
Protolophozia druceae,
Protolophozia herzogiana,
Protolophozia lancistipa,
Protolophozia leucorhiza,
Protolophozia longiflora,
Protolophozia monoica,
Protolophozia multicuspidata,
Protolophozia nivicola,
Protolophozia perssoniana,
Protolophozia subalpina,
Protolophozia tasmanica,
Protolophozia verruculosa,
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita,
Allisoniella nigra,
Allisoniella recurva,
Allisoniella scottii,
Allisoniella tasmanica,
Amphicephalozia geisslerae,
Amphicephalozia africana,
Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis,
Cephalojonesia incuba,
Cephalomitrion aterrimum,
Cephaloziella brinkmanii,
Cephaloziella dentata,
Cephaloziella divaricata,
Cephaloziella elachista,
Cephaloziella grimsulana,
Cephaloziella hampeana,
Cephaloziella integerrima,
Cephaloziella massalongii,
Cephaloziella patulifolia,
Cephaloziella phyllacantha,
Cephaloziella rappii,
Cephaloziella rubella,
Cephaloziella spinicaulis,
Cephaloziella turneri,
Cephaloziella uncinata,
Cephaloziella spinigera,
Cephaloziella subtilis,
Cephaloziella arctogena,
Cephaloziella longii,
Cephaloziella microphylla,
Cephaloziella aenigmatica,
Cephaloziella muelleriana,
Cephaloziella invisa,
Cephaloziella grandiretis,
Cephaloziella nothogena,
Cephaloziella exigua,
Cephaloziella pellucida,
Cephaloziella breviperianthia,
Cephaloziella aspericaulis,
Cephaloziella elegans,
Cephaloziella meghalayensis,
Cephaloziella dentifolia,
Cephaloziella obtusilobula,
Cephaloziella mamillifera,
Cephaloziella capensis,
Cephaloziella natalensis,
Cephaloziella tenuissima,
Cephaloziella stellulifera,
Cephaloziella heteroica,
Cephaloziella exiliflora,