Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
hasskarliana
ID:
1203010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 153 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202348

Common Names

  • Lophocolea hasskarliana
  • Hasskarliana Liverwort
  • Hasskarliana Moss

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Description

Lophocolea hasskarliana (also called Hasskarl's Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is native to New Zealand and grows in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea hasskarliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea hasskarliana is small and yellow, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea hasskarliana is a tropical species that is native to South America. It is an epiphytic species that is found growing on trees and rocks. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Lophocolea hasskarliana

Lophocolea hasskarliana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Lophocolea hasskarliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea hasskarliana?

Lophocolea hasskarliana

What is the common name of Lophocolea hasskarliana?

Hasskarl's shield-moss

What type of environment does Lophocolea hasskarliana prefer?

Moist and shady areas

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

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: 35201508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames