Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subbidentata
ID:
1204359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 23: 43 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203697

Common Names

  • Lophocolea subbidentata
  • Subbidentate Lophocolea
  • Subbidentate Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Lophocolea subbidentata (also called Subbidentate Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant native to the Himalayan region. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow-green capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea subbidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea subbidentata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea subbidentata is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It is best grown in moist, shady environments with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lophocolea subbidentata

Lophocolea subbidentata can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Lophocolea subbidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea subbidentata?

Lophocolea subbidentata

What is the common name of Lophocolea subbidentata?

Subbidentate Shield-Moss

What type of plant is Lophocolea subbidentata?

Moss

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203233: Based on data supplied by Bryonames