Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
scolopendra
ID:
1204269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Dumort. ex Trevis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 398 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203607



Common Names

  • Lepicolea Scolopendra
  • Scolopendra Moss
  • Lepicolea Moss


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Description

Lepicolea scolopendra (also called Centipede lepicolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepicolea scolopendra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepicolea scolopendra has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepicolea scolopendra can be propagated by spores or division of the plant. Cultivation of this species is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation.

Where to Find Lepicolea scolopendra

Lepicolea scolopendra is found in Europe and North America.

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203102: Based on data supplied by Bryonames