Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
nivicola
ID:
1522751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009002



Common Names

  • Protolophozia nivicola
  • Nivicola Moss
  • Nivicola's Moss


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Description

Protolophozia nivicola (also called Nivicola 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, cold habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protolophozia nivicola 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 nivicola 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 nivicola 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 nivicola

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

Protolophozia nivicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protolophozia nivicola?

Protolophozia nivicola

What is the common name of Protolophozia nivicola?

Snow Bladderwort

What is the distribution of Protolophozia nivicola?

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: 100385864: Based on data supplied by Bryonames