Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
mollis
ID:
1214089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 158 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213427

Common Names

  • Lophocolea mollis
  • Mollis's Lophocolea
  • Mollis Lophocolea

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Description

Lophocolea mollis (also called 'Soft Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, bright green, leafy liverwort that grows in a fan-like shape. It is native to Asia, and is found in humid, shady areas, such as in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lophocolea mollis are small and yellow-green in colour. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea mollis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The plant prefers a soil pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It is also important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. The plant can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings.

Where to Find Lophocolea mollis

Lophocolea mollis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lophocolea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea mollis?

Lophocolea mollis

What are the common names of Lophocolea mollis?

Soft liverwort, Soft moss

What is the habitat of Lophocolea mollis?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on mossy rocks, and on tree trunks

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216252: Based on data supplied by Bryonames