Status:
valid
Authors:
Damsh., L. Söderstr. & H. Weibull
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 25: 3. f. 1 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205208
Common Names
- Lophozia ciliata
- Ciliata Lophozia
- Ciliate Lophozia
Description
Lophozia ciliata (also called Common Ciliate-Moss, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophozia ciliata has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single leaf that is round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophozia ciliata is a small, perennial liverwort native to North America. It is found in moist, shady areas and is easy to cultivate. Propagation is done by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. The plant should be kept moist and in a shady area.
Where to Find Lophozia ciliata
Lophozia ciliata can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate climates, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Species in the Lophozia genus
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,
Lophozia jamaicensis,
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
Henrik Weibull: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Weibull' in the authors string.