Lepidolaena taylorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
1205734
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gottsche) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 393 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205072
Common Names
- Lepidolaena taylorii
- Taylor's Lepidolaena
- Taylor's Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lepidolaena taylorii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidolaena taylorii has small, yellowish flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
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Lepidolaena taylorii 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 taylorii
Lepidolaena taylorii can be found in South America.
Lepidolaena taylorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidolaena taylorii?
Lepidolaena taylorii
What type of plant is Lepidolaena taylorii?
Leafy liverwort
Where is Lepidolaena taylorii found?
It is found in tropical regions of the world.
Species in the Lepidolaena 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
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205264: Based on data supplied by Bryonames