Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) L. Söderstr. & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 81(1): 20. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008972
Common Names
- Lophonardia laxifolia
- Laxifolia Lophonardia
- Laxifolia False Moss
Description
Lophonardia laxifolia (also called Loose-leaved Toothwort, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophonardia laxifolia has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophonardia laxifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophonardia laxifolia is a small to medium-sized moss that is typically found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. Division is the most common method of propagation, as it is relatively easy and fast. Spore propagation is more difficult and time consuming, but it can be done by collecting the spores and sowing them on a moist, sterile medium. The moss should be kept moist and in a shady area for optimal growth.
Where to Find Lophonardia laxifolia
Lophonardia laxifolia can be found in parts of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Lophonardia laxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophonardia laxifolia?
Lophonardia laxifolia
What is the common name of Lophonardia laxifolia?
Loose-leaved Lophonardia
What is the family of Lophonardia laxifolia?
Dryopteridaceae
Species in the Lophonardia genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita,
Allisoniella nigra,
Allisoniella recurva,
Allisoniella scottii,
Allisoniella tasmanica,
Amphicephalozia geisslerae,
Amphicephalozia africana,
Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis,
Cephalojonesia incuba,
Cephalomitrion aterrimum,
Cephaloziella brinkmanii,
Cephaloziella dentata,
Cephaloziella divaricata,
Cephaloziella elachista,
Cephaloziella grimsulana,
Cephaloziella hampeana,
Cephaloziella integerrima,
Cephaloziella massalongii,
Cephaloziella patulifolia,
Cephaloziella phyllacantha,
Cephaloziella rappii,
Cephaloziella rubella,
Cephaloziella spinicaulis,
Cephaloziella turneri,
Cephaloziella uncinata,
Cephaloziella spinigera,
Cephaloziella subtilis,
Cephaloziella arctogena,
Cephaloziella longii,
Cephaloziella microphylla,
Cephaloziella aenigmatica,
Cephaloziella muelleriana,
Cephaloziella invisa,
Cephaloziella grandiretis,
Cephaloziella nothogena,
Cephaloziella exigua,
Cephaloziella pellucida,
Cephaloziella breviperianthia,
Cephaloziella aspericaulis,
Cephaloziella elegans,
Cephaloziella meghalayensis,
Cephaloziella dentifolia,
Cephaloziella obtusilobula,
Cephaloziella mamillifera,
Cephaloziella capensis,
Cephaloziella natalensis,
Cephaloziella tenuissima,
Cephaloziella stellulifera,
Cephaloziella heteroica,
Cephaloziella exiliflora,