Lophozia lacerata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacerata
ID:
1208920
Status:
valid
Authors:
N. Kitag.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 3: 172 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208258
Common Names
- Lophozia
- Liverwort
- Marchantia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophozia lacerata (also called Lophozia lacerata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America. It is a small, yellow-green plant that typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia lacerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophozia lacerata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophozia lacerata is a small, perennial, evergreen fern that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by spores, which are sown on a sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area. Once the spores have germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lophozia lacerata
Lophozia lacerata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, 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
Naofumi Kitagawa (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kitag.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209218: Based on data supplied by Bryonames