Lepidogyna menziesii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menziesii
ID:
1203693
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 419 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203031
Common Names
- Menziesii Moss
- Lepidogyna Moss
- Lace Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidogyna menziesii (also called 'Menzies' Lepidogyna', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lepidogynaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two lobes. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidogyna menziesii is used as a decorative plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidogyna menziesii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, two-lobed perianth. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, two-lobed cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidogyna menziesii is a small liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It is a low-growing plant that prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in soil or on rocks. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight. It can be propagated by dividing the plant or by collecting and sowing the spores.
Where to Find Lepidogyna menziesii
Lepidogyna menziesii can be found in the Pacific Northwest of North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Lepidogyna genus
Species in the Lepidolaenaceae family
Gackstroemia hariotiana, Gackstroemia magellanica, Gackstroemia patagonica, Gackstroemia alpina, Gackstroemia schwabei, Gackstroemia ljungneri, Gackstroemia weindorferi, Gackstroemia decipiens, Gackstroemia novaezelandiae, Lepidogyna menziesii, Lepidogyna hodgsoniae, Lepidolaena brachyclada, Lepidolaena clavigera, Lepidolaena palpebrifolia, Lepidolaena reticulata, Lepidolaena taylorii, Lepidolaena berggrenii, Lepidolaena novaezelandiae,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202408: Based on data supplied by Bryonames