Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
muhavurensis
ID:
1210354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.W. Arnell) S.W. Arnell ex Pócs

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 25: 227 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209692

Common Names

  • Lophocolea Muhavurensis
  • Muhavure Lophocolea
  • Muhavure's Lophocolea

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Description

Lophocolea muhavurensis (also called Muhavure Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lophocoleaceae family. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on tree trunks and branches in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea muhavurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea muhavurensis has small, yellow flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea muhavurensis can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with a soil mix of peat, sand, and loam. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer twice a year.

Where to Find Lophocolea muhavurensis

Lophocolea muhavurensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.

Lophocolea muhavurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea muhavurensis?

Lophocolea muhavurensis

What is the common name of Lophocolea muhavurensis?

No common name

Where is Lophocolea muhavurensis found?

Lophocolea muhavurensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Tamás Pócs (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pócs' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211280: Based on data supplied by Bryonames