Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
deningeri
ID:
1526297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beihefte zum Botanischen Centralblatt. Zweite Abteilung, Systematik, Pflanzengeographie, angewandte Botanik. 38(2): 321. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011693



Common Names

  • Lophocolea deningeri
  • Deningeri Moss
  • Deningeri-leaved Moss


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Description

Lophocolea deningeri (also called Deninger's Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown, non-flowering plant found in the wetter parts of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands, and in wetter areas of grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea deningeri has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It has also been used as a diuretic and for treating digestive issues. It has been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea deningeri is yellow-green in color and has three petals. The seed is an ovoid capsule with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea deningeri is a small, tufted, perennial species that can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but it will require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of drought, but it will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by sowing spores in the autumn.

Where to Find Lophocolea deningeri

Lophocolea deningeri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lophocolea deningeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea deningeri?

Lophocolea deningeri

What are the common names of Lophocolea deningeri?

Deninger's Shield-fern

What is the distribution of Lophocolea deningeri?

Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia

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: 100456479: Based on data supplied by Bryonames