Lepidolaena clavigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavigera
ID:
1205714
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Dumort. ex Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Ist. Lombardo Sci., Ser. 3, Cl. Sci. Mat. 4: 393 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205052
Common Names
- Lepidolaena clavigera
- Club-bearing Lepidolaena
- Club-bearing Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lepidolaena clavigera 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 clavigera has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidolaena clavigera is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is a slow-growing plant and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Lepidolaena clavigera
Lepidolaena clavigera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
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: 35205240: Based on data supplied by Bryonames