Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.A. Mill.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 76(3): 52. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009003
Common Names
- Protolophozia perssoniana
- Perssoniana Moss
- Perssoniana's Moss
Description
Protolophozia perssoniana (also called Perssoniana 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 perssoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protolophozia perssoniana has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two flat, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protolophozia perssoniana 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 Protolophozia perssoniana
Protolophozia perssoniana can be found in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.
Protolophozia perssoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protolophozia perssoniana?
Protolophozia perssoniana
What is the common name of Protolophozia perssoniana?
Persson's Bladderwort
What is the distribution of Protolophozia perssoniana?
Found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and Scandinavia
Species in the Protolophozia genus
Protolophozia elongata,
Protolophozia androgyna,
Protolophozia autoica,
Protolophozia crispata,
Protolophozia druceae,
Protolophozia herzogiana,
Protolophozia lancistipa,
Protolophozia leucorhiza,
Protolophozia longiflora,
Protolophozia monoica,
Protolophozia multicuspidata,
Protolophozia nivicola,
Protolophozia perssoniana,
Protolophozia subalpina,
Protolophozia tasmanica,
Protolophozia verruculosa,
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,