Lophozia savicziae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
savicziae
ID:
1208239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schljakov
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Novosti Syst. Niza. Rast. 10: 299 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207577
Common Names
- Lophozia savicziae
- Savicziae Leafy Liverwort
- Savicziae Leaf-liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophozia savicziae (also called Savicz's Lophozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia savicziae is a species of liverwort that is used as a decorative plant in aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophozia savicziae has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophozia savicziae is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area in the garden.
Where to Find Lophozia savicziae
Lophozia savicziae is native to the temperate and boreal regions of Europe, including Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
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
Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208452: Based on data supplied by Bryonames