Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
concreta
ID:
1203272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 4: 350 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202610

Common Names

  • Concreta Lophocolea
  • Concreta Liverwort
  • Concrete Lophocolea

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Description

Lophocolea concreta (also called 'Concrete Lophocolea', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial liverwort with a flattened, ribbon-like thallus. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found growing on rocks and soil in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea concreta is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea concreta has small yellowish-green flowers with a single whorl of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf with a single vein.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea concreta is a small, perennial liverwort that is found in moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on moist soil. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant them in moist soil.

Where to Find Lophocolea concreta

Lophocolea concreta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Lophocolea concreta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea concreta?

Lophocolea concreta

What type of plant is Lophocolea concreta?

A liverwort

Where is Lophocolea concreta found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Lophocolea genus

Lophocolea bidentata, Lophocolea heterophylla, Lophocolea minor, Lophocolea muricata, Lophocolea aberrans, Lophocolea liebmanniana, Lophocolea bifidistipula, Lophocolea laceristipula, Lophocolea apalachicola, Lophocolea appalachiana, Lophocolea difformis, Lophocolea cervicornis, Lophocolea tenerrima, Lophocolea foliicola, Lophocolea fragmentissima, Lophocolea horikawana, Lophocolea itoana, Lophocolea concreta, Lophocolea fragrans, Lophocolea lucida, Lophocolea semiteres, Lophocolea madagascariensis, Lophocolea minutistipula, Lophocolea nakajimae, Lophocolea teptepensis, Lophocolea wambana, Lophocolea papulimarginata, Lophocolea pinnatistipula, Lophocolea serrata, Lophocolea silvestris, Lophocolea sylvatica, Lophocolea textiloidea, Lophocolea platensis, Lophocolea parca, Lophocolea leptantha, Lophocolea sabuletorum, Lophocolea textilis, Lophocolea bispinosa, Lophocolea flavescens, Lophocolea muhavurensis, Lophocolea mollis, Lophocolea brookwoodiana, Lophocolea pusilla, Lophocolea randii, Lophocolea rara, Lophocolea glaziovii, Lophocolea rectangularis, Lophocolea griffithiana, Lophocolea rupicola, Lophocolea hahnii,

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201870: Based on data supplied by Bryonames