Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 5): 701. 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011740
Description
Lophocolea humistrata (also called 'Humistrata Shield-moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a thick, leathery texture. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophocolea humistrata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophocolea humistrata is a small yellow-green star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophocolea humistrata can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Lophocolea humistrata
Lophocolea humistrata can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Lophocolea humistrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophocolea humistrata?
Lophocolea humistrata
What is the family of Lophocolea humistrata?
Lophocoleaceae
What is the habitat of Lophocolea humistrata?
Moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions
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,