Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
1197182

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Buch

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rep. 18. Scand. Naturalist Congr. 228 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196520

Common Names

  • Lophozia silvicola
  • Woodland Lophozia
  • Woodland Crested Lophozia

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Description

Lophozia silvicola (also called the Woodland lophozia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flat, thalloid growth form and tiny, green flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in moist forests, meadows, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophozia silvicola is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophozia silvicola has small yellow flowers and produces small brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Lophozia silvicola

Lophozia silvicola can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Lophozia silvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophozia silvicola?

Lophozia silvicola

What type of plant is Lophozia silvicola?

Lophozia silvicola is a liverwort species.

Where is Lophozia silvicola found?

Lophozia silvicola is found in North America, 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

Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185579: Based on data supplied by Bryonames