Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
magna
ID:
1526384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Udar & Vir. Nath) Váňa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 183(4): 291. 2014

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011765

Common Names

  • Great Shield Moss
  • Magna Shield Moss
  • Great Shield Moss

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Description

Lophocolea magna (also called 'Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a terrestrial species, found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea magna is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea magna is a small, tufted, perennial moss that is found in shady, moist, and acidic habitats. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, and peat moss. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It should be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Lophocolea magna

Lophocolea magna can be found in the wet forests of South America.

Lophocolea magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea magna?

Lophocolea magna

What is the common name of Lophocolea magna?

Magna liverwort

Where can Lophocolea magna be found?

Lophocolea magna can be found in moist, shaded areas in the Northern Hemisphere

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: 100409123: Based on data supplied by Bryonames