Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
convexula
ID:
1201925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 405 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201263



Common Names

  • Convex Lophocolea
  • Convex Leafy Liverwort
  • Convex Liverwort


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Description

Lophocolea convexula (also called Convex Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species that is found in tropical regions of the world. It has a flattened, green thallus with a scaly surface and a single row of marginal lobes. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea convexula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea convexula has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea convexula is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady sites. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on moist, sterile soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the individual plants and replanting them in moist, shady soil.

Where to Find Lophocolea convexula

Lophocolea convexula is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Lophocolea convexula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea convexula?

Lophocolea convexula

What type of plant is Lophocolea convexula?

Leafy liverwort

Where is Lophocolea convexula found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200026: Based on data supplied by Bryonames