Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tristaniana
ID:
1522720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.W. Arnell) L. Söderstr. & Váňa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 81(1): 20. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008973

Common Names

  • Lophonardia tristaniana
  • Tristaniana Lophonardia
  • Tristaniana False Moss

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Description

Lophonardia tristaniana (also called Tristan's 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 tristaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophonardia tristaniana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophonardia tristaniana 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 tristaniana

Lophonardia tristaniana can be found in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Lophonardia tristaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophonardia tristaniana?

Lophonardia tristaniana

What is the common name of Lophonardia tristaniana?

Tristan Lophonardia

What is the family of Lophonardia tristaniana?

Dryopteridaceae

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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100386508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames