Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
elongata
ID:
1209458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Schljakov

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Novosti Syst. Niza. Rast. 16: 204 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208796

Common Names

  • Protolophozia elongata
  • Elongata Protolophozia
  • Protolophozia

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Description

Protolophozia elongata (also called Elongate Protolophozia, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Protolophozia elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protolophozia elongata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and four stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protolophozia elongata is a species of liverwort native to Europe and North America. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks, rocks, and soil. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady environments and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Protolophozia elongata

Protolophozia elongata is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, growing on rocks and walls.

Protolophozia elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protolophozia elongata?

Protolophozia elongata

What is the common name of Protolophozia elongata?

Protolophozia elongata

Where is Protolophozia elongata found?

Protolophozia elongata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

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,

References

Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209881: Based on data supplied by Bryonames