Description
Lophozia silvicoloides (also called 'Woodland Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a single, short stem and a single, small, cup-shaped leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia silvicoloides has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It also has potential applications in the food industry, as it has a high content of antioxidants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophozia silvicoloides is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the thallus into two or more parts and replanting them in a moist, shady environment.