Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
micronesica
ID:
1203604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Inoue & H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. 11: 4 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202942

Common Names

  • Lophocolea micronesica
  • Micronesica Lophocolea
  • Micronesica's Lophocolea

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Description

Lophocolea micronesica (also called Micronesian Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lophocoleaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a creeping, branching thallus. It is native to the Pacific Islands and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea micronesica is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea micronesica has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea micronesica is a tropical epiphytic liverwort that is found in moist and shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thalli. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. It requires a well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Lophocolea micronesica

Lophocolea micronesica can be found in Micronesia.

Lophocolea micronesica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea micronesica?

Lophocolea micronesica

What type of plant is Lophocolea micronesica?

Liverwort

Where is Lophocolea micronesica found?

Micronesia

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

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202299: Based on data supplied by Bryonames