Description
Lophocolea javanica (also called Javanese Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant native to Java. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow-green capsules.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophocolea javanica has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophocolea javanica is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the thallus into two or more parts and replanting them in a moist, shady environment.