Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
monoica
ID:
1522749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A. Hodgs.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 76(3): 52. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009000



Common Names

  • Protolophozia monoica
  • Monoica Moss
  • Monoica's Moss


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Description

Protolophozia monoica (also called Monoica liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Protolophoziaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus of 1-2 cm in length. It is native to Europe and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protolophozia monoica has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protolophozia monoica is small and white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protolophozia monoica can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area.

Where to Find Protolophozia monoica

Protolophozia monoica can be found in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.

Protolophozia monoica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protolophozia monoica?

Protolophozia monoica

What is the common name of Protolophozia monoica?

Monoic Bladderwort

What is the distribution of Protolophozia monoica?

Found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and Scandinavia

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: 100385862: Based on data supplied by Bryonames