Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
fertilis
ID:
1526312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J. Engel) L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 26. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011707



Common Names

  • Lophocolea fertilis
  • Fertilis Moss
  • Fertilis-leaved Moss


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Description

Lophocolea fertilis (also called Fertile 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 fertilis is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea fertilis 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 fertilis 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 fertilis

Lophocolea fertilis can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Lophocolea fertilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea fertilis?

Lophocolea fertilis

What are the common names of Lophocolea fertilis?

Fertile Shield-fern

What is the distribution of Lophocolea fertilis?

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: 100389804: Based on data supplied by Bryonames