Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
yakusimensis
ID:
1205699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S. Hatt.) S. Hatt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 10: 42 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205037





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Description

Lepicolea yakusimensis (also called Yakushima Lepicolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort with a thin, flattened thallus. It is native to the Yakushima Island of Japan, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepicolea yakusimensis 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 yakusimensis 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 yakusimensis 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 yakusimensis

Lepicolea yakusimensis can be found in Japan.

References

Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205217: Based on data supplied by Bryonames