Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
koponenii
ID:
1526364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Piippo) Váňa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 26. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011751

Common Names

  • Koponenii Moss
  • Lophocolea Moss
  • Koponenii Lophocolea Moss

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Description

Lophocolea koponenii (also called Koponen's Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown, non-flowering plant found in the wetter parts of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands, and in wetter areas of grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea koponenii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea koponenii is a small yellow-green star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea koponenii 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 koponenii

Lophocolea koponenii can be found in the wet forests of New Zealand and Australia.

Lophocolea koponenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea koponenii?

Lophocolea koponenii

What is the family of Lophocolea koponenii?

Lophocoleaceae

What is the habitat of Lophocolea koponenii?

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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100389809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames