Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
alpicola
ID:
1526248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J. Engel) L. Söderstr. & A. Hagborg

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia. 45(01155): 1. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011654



Common Names

  • Lophocolea Alpicola
  • Alpicola Star Moss
  • Alpicola Moss


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Description

Lophocolea alpicola (also called 'Alpine Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in Europe and North America. It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife, as it provides food and shelter for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea alpicola is yellow-green in colour and has a clustered structure. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Lophocolea alpicola are small, with a single leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea alpicola is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be kept in an area with temperatures between 10-20°C. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into small sections and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Lophocolea alpicola

Lophocolea alpicola is found in the Andes mountains of South America.

Lophocolea alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea alpicola?

Lophocolea alpicola

What is the common name of Lophocolea alpicola?

Alpine liverwort

What is the habitat of Lophocolea alpicola?

It is found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions

Species in the Lophocolea genus

Lophocolea bidentata, Lophocolea heterophylla, Lophocolea minor, Lophocolea muricata, Lophocolea aberrans, Lophocolea liebmanniana, Lophocolea bifidistipula, Lophocolea laceristipula, Lophocolea apalachicola, Lophocolea appalachiana, Lophocolea difformis, Lophocolea cervicornis, Lophocolea tenerrima, Lophocolea foliicola, Lophocolea fragmentissima, Lophocolea horikawana, Lophocolea itoana, Lophocolea concreta, Lophocolea fragrans, Lophocolea lucida, Lophocolea semiteres, Lophocolea madagascariensis, Lophocolea minutistipula, Lophocolea nakajimae, Lophocolea teptepensis, Lophocolea wambana, Lophocolea papulimarginata, Lophocolea pinnatistipula, Lophocolea serrata, Lophocolea silvestris, Lophocolea sylvatica, Lophocolea textiloidea, Lophocolea platensis, Lophocolea parca, Lophocolea leptantha, Lophocolea sabuletorum, Lophocolea textilis, Lophocolea bispinosa, Lophocolea flavescens, Lophocolea muhavurensis, Lophocolea mollis, Lophocolea brookwoodiana, Lophocolea pusilla, Lophocolea randii, Lophocolea rara, Lophocolea glaziovii, Lophocolea rectangularis, Lophocolea griffithiana, Lophocolea rupicola, Lophocolea hahnii,

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527034: Based on data supplied by Bryonames