Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
norrisii
ID:
1207179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piippo

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 25: 55. f. 1 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206517



Common Names

  • Lepicolea norrisii
  • Norris's Lepicolea
  • Norris's Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Lepicolea norrisii is a species of liverwort that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antifungal agent. It is also used in horticulture as a ground cover and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepicolea norrisii is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepicolea norrisii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to tropical Africa. It is a low-growing plant that forms dense mats of foliage. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Propagation is by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Lepicolea norrisii

Lepicolea norrisii is native to the temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

References

Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames