Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
lophocoleoides
ID:
1200481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 753 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199819



Common Names

  • Acrobolbus lophocoleoides
  • Lophocoleoides acrobolbus
  • Lophocoleoides liverwort


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Description

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides (also called Lophocoleoides Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a thalloid body. It is native to the Philippines, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, shady area in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acrobolbus lophocoleoides

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides can be found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus lophocoleoides?

Acrobolbus lophocoleoides

What is the common name of Acrobolbus lophocoleoides?

Lophocoleoides

What type of plant is Acrobolbus lophocoleoides?

Leafy liverwort

Species in the Acrobolbus genus

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis,

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190418: Based on data supplied by Bryonames