Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
bewsii
ID:
1211024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sim) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 3: 588 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210362



Common Names

  • Lophocolea bewsii
  • Bewsii Lophocolea
  • Bews' Lophocolea


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Description

Lophocolea bewsii (also called 'Bews' Lophocolea', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Lophocoleaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish green color. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea bewsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea bewsii has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, black nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea bewsii is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the lobes and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Lophocolea bewsii

Lophocolea bewsii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Lophocolea bewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea bewsii?

Lophocolea bewsii

What is the common name of Lophocolea bewsii?

Bewsii Lophocolea

What type of plant is Lophocolea bewsii?

Leafy liverwort

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

Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212209: Based on data supplied by Bryonames