Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
rara
ID:
1205697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 16: 152 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205035





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Description

Lepicolea rara (also called Rare 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 rara 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 rara has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepicolea rara 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 rara

Lepicolea rara can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

References

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205213: Based on data supplied by Bryonames