Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
perssonii
ID:
1036467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H. Buch & S.W. Arnell) L. Söderstr., De Roo & Hedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 3: 51 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035805



Common Names

  • Oleolophozia perssonii
  • Persson's Oleolophozia
  • Persson's Lichen


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Description

Oleolophozia perssonii (also called Persson's oleolophozia, and many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oleolophozia perssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oleolophozia perssonii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oleolophozia perssonii is a terrestrial fern that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Oleolophozia perssonii

Oleolophozia perssonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Oleolophozia 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,

References

Terry Albert John Hedderson (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedd.' in the authors string.
Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
Lars Söderström (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Söderstr.' in the authors string.
Ryan De Roo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Roo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356303: Based on data supplied by Bryonames