Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
wenzelii
ID:
1197183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 1: 1144 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196521

Common Names

  • Lophozia wenzelii
  • Wenzel's Lophozia
  • Wenzel's Crested Lophozia

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Description

Lophozia wenzelii (also called Wenzel's 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 wenzelii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lophozia wenzelii var. litoralis (Arnell) Bakalin
Lophozia wenzelii var. lapponica H. Buch & S.W. Arnell
Lophozia wenzelii var. massularioides Bakalin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophozia wenzelii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the garden. It needs to be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Lophozia wenzelii

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

Lophozia wenzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophozia wenzelii?

Lophozia wenzelii

What type of plant is Lophozia wenzelii?

Lophozia wenzelii is a liverwort species.

Where is Lophozia wenzelii found?

Lophozia wenzelii 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185580: Based on data supplied by Bryonames