Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
austrosibirica
ID:
1211698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakalin

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40: 49. f. 2 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211036

Common Names

  • Lophozia austrosibirica
  • Austrosibirica Cup-moss
  • Austrosibirica Cup-fern

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Description

Lophozia austrosibirica (also called Southern Siberian Lophozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Siberia. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping habit, and its thalli are up to 1 cm wide. It grows in moist, shady places in forests, and is found at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lophozia austrosibirica is a moss species that is commonly used in the aquarium hobby to provide a natural look to the tank. It is also used in terrariums and paludariums to provide a natural look and to provide a hiding place for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophozia austrosibirica has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophozia austrosibirica is a small, evergreen moss. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady location in humus-rich, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a container with a light, open, peat-based compost. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Lophozia austrosibirica

Lophozia austrosibirica can be found in Siberia.

Lophozia austrosibirica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophozia austrosibirica?

Lophozia austrosibirica

What is the common name of Lophozia austrosibirica?

Austro-Siberian Lophozia

Where does Lophozia austrosibirica grow?

It grows in moist, shady places in Europe and Asia.

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

References

Vadim A. Bakalin (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakalin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213083: Based on data supplied by Bryonames