Trichocolea tomentella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
1197443
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ehrh.) Dumort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Syll. Jungerm. Europ. 67 1831
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196781
Common Names
- Tomentose Trichocolea
- Forked Radula
- Cushion Moss
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Trichocolea tomentella (also called Woolly trichocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Trichocoleaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocolea tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocolea tomentella has small, yellowish-green flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Trichocolea tomentella can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185995: Based on data supplied by Bryonames