Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subalpina
ID:
1522753

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009004



Common Names

  • Protolophozia subalpina
  • Subalpina Moss
  • Subalpina's Moss


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Description

Protolophozia subalpina (also called Subalpina 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 subalpina 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 subalpina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protolophozia subalpina 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 subalpina

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

Protolophozia subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protolophozia subalpina?

Protolophozia subalpina

What is the common name of Protolophozia subalpina?

Subalpine Bladderwort

What is the distribution of Protolophozia subalpina?

Found in the Alps and the Pyrenees

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: 100385866: Based on data supplied by Bryonames