Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
laxepinnata
ID:
1200958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 360 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200296

Common Names

  • Lophozia laxepinnata
  • Laxepinnata Moss
  • Laxepinnata Liverwort

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Description

Lophozia laxepinnata (also called 'Laxepinnate liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as on rocks, logs, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Lophozia laxepinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophozia laxepinnata is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Lophozia laxepinnata

Lophozia laxepinnata can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North America, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35191046: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.