Lepidolaena brachyclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyclada
ID:
1205702
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lehm.) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 393 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205040
Common Names
- Lepidolaena brachyclada
- Brachyclad Lepidolaena
- Brachyclad Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidolaena brachyclada (also called 'Lepidolaena', 'Lepidolaena brachyclada', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidolaena brachyclada is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidolaena brachyclada has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidolaena brachyclada 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 Lepidolaena brachyclada
Lepidolaena brachyclada can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Lepidolaena genus
Species in the Lepidolaenaceae family
Gackstroemia hariotiana, Gackstroemia magellanica, Gackstroemia patagonica, Gackstroemia alpina, Gackstroemia schwabei, Gackstroemia ljungneri, Gackstroemia weindorferi, Gackstroemia decipiens, Gackstroemia novaezelandiae, Lepidogyna menziesii, Lepidogyna hodgsoniae, Lepidolaena brachyclada, Lepidolaena clavigera, Lepidolaena palpebrifolia, Lepidolaena reticulata, Lepidolaena taylorii, Lepidolaena berggrenii, Lepidolaena novaezelandiae,
References
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' 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: 35205220: Based on data supplied by Bryonames