Trichocolea filicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filicaulis
ID:
1205367
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 59 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204705
Common Names
- Trichocolea filicaulis
- Filicaulis Trichocolea
- Trichocolea Filicaulis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichocolea filicaulis (also called Filiform Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly seen in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocolea filicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocolea filicaulis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichocolea filicaulis is a small, evergreen liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize occasionally with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady area, but it needs to be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Trichocolea filicaulis
Trichocolea filicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204653: Based on data supplied by Bryonames