Trichocolea japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1043648
Status:
valid
Authors:
T. Katag.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 114(4): 744 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042986
Common Names
- Trichocolea japonica
- Japanese Trichocolea
- Japonica Trichocolea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichocolea japonica (also called Japanese Trichocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, mat-forming plant native to Japan and grows in moist, shady habitats. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocolea japonica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocolea japonica has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichocolea japonica is a species of moss native to Japan. It is an evergreen moss, meaning it will remain green year-round. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or spores. The spores can be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Trichocolea japonica
Trichocolea japonica is native to Japan and Korea. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
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: 100376302: Based on data supplied by Bryonames