Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
lepidozioides
ID:
1208465

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., ser. 5,

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207803

Common Names

  • Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides
  • Lepidozioides Shieldmoss
  • Lepidozioides Moss

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Description

Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides (also called Lepidozioid Pseudocephalozia, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a creeping, branched thallus. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, fan-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into pieces with at least one leaf per piece. The pieces should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady area. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shady area. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides

Pseudocephalozia lepidozioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208703: Based on data supplied by Bryonames