Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aphelophylla
ID:
1526256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hässel) Váňa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 25. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011662



Common Names

  • Lophocolea Aphelophylla
  • Aphelophylla Star Moss
  • Aphelophylla Moss


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Description

Lophocolea aphelophylla (also called Aphelophyllous Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial moss with a creeping habit. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea aphelophylla 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 aphelophylla is a small yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea aphelophylla is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Lophocolea aphelophylla

Lophocolea aphelophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Lophocolea aphelophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea aphelophylla?

Lophocolea aphelophylla

What is the common name of Lophocolea aphelophylla?

Bare Fork-moss

What is the distribution of Lophocolea aphelophylla?

It is found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.

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: 100389799: Based on data supplied by Bryonames