Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 88: 30 1920
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205034
Description
Lepicolea ramenifissa (also called Ramenifissa Lepicolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort with a thin, flattened thallus. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepicolea ramenifissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepicolea ramenifissa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepicolea ramenifissa is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist and shady places. It can be propagated by spores, which are produced in capsules. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm and humid environment. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. They can also be propagated by division of the thallus.
Where to Find Lepicolea ramenifissa
Lepicolea ramenifissa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Lepicolea genus
Lepicolea ochroleuca,
Lepicolea rigida,
Lepicolea magellanica,
Lepicolea scolopendra,
Lepicolea pruinosa,
Lepicolea attenuata,
Lepicolea rara,
Lepicolea yakusimensis,
Lepicolea norrisii,
Lepicolea ramenifissa,
Species in the Lepicoleaceae family
Lepicolea ochroleuca,
Lepicolea rigida,
Lepicolea magellanica,
Lepicolea scolopendra,
Lepicolea pruinosa,
Lepicolea attenuata,
Lepicolea rara,
Lepicolea yakusimensis,
Lepicolea norrisii,
Lepicolea ramenifissa,
Vetaforma dusenii,