Leiomitra lanata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
1204445
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 417 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203783
Common Names
- Leiomitra lanata
- Woolly Leiomitra
- Woolly Leafy Liverwort
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Leiomitra lanata (also called Woolly Leiomitra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, thalloid liverwort. It is found in tropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows on moist, shady, acidic soil, such as in forests, on tree trunks, and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Leiomitra lanata is a species of liverwort which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce erosion and to help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiomitra lanata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leiomitra lanata is a small, tufted liverwort that is native to Japan. It can be propagated from spores or from vegetative fragments. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady outdoor location. It can also be grown indoors in a pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix. It should be kept in a location with bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.
Where to Find Leiomitra lanata
Leiomitra lanata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Leiomitra genus
Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei,
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames