Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
verruculosa
ID:
1522755

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009006



Common Names

  • Protolophozia verruculosa
  • Verruculosa Moss
  • Verruculosa's Moss


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Description

Protolophozia verruculosa (also called Verruculosa 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 verruculosa 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 verruculosa 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 verruculosa is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and in a location that is sheltered from direct sunlight. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and does not require any special care or attention.

Where to Find Protolophozia verruculosa

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

Protolophozia verruculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protolophozia verruculosa?

Protolophozia verruculosa

What is the family of Protolophozia verruculosa?

Lophoziaceae

What is the distribution of Protolophozia verruculosa?

Northern and Central Europe

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: 100385868: Based on data supplied by Bryonames