Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Species:
berggrenii
ID:
1205701

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A. Hodgs.

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 87: 205 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205039

Common Names

  • Lepidolaena berggrenii
  • Berggren's Lepidolaena
  • Berggren's Shieldmoss

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Description

Lepidolaena berggrenii (also called 'Lepidolaena', 'Lepidolaena berggrenii', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidolaena berggrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidolaena berggrenii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidolaena berggrenii is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist and shady places. It can be propagated by spores, which are produced in capsules. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm and humid environment. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. They can also be propagated by division of the thallus.

Where to Find Lepidolaena berggrenii

Lepidolaena berggrenii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

References

Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205219: Based on data supplied by Bryonames