Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
integrostia
ID:
1041608

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel & Glenny

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 114(1): 23 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040946



Common Names

  • Lamellocolea
  • Forked Liverwort
  • Forked Shield Liverwort


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Description

Lamellocolea integrostia (also called Smooth Lamellocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lamellocolea integrostia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lamellocolea integrostia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamellocolea integrostia is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Lamellocolea integrostia

Lamellocolea integrostia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries.

Species in the Lamellocolea genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

David Steven Glenny (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glenny' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100370141: Based on data supplied by Bryonames