Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
humifusa
ID:
1526351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 5): 695. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011738





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Description

Lophocolea humifusa (also called 'Humifusa Shield-moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a thick, leathery texture. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea humifusa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocolea humifusa is small and yellow-green in color. 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 humifusa can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lophocolea humifusa

Lophocolea humifusa can be found in New Zealand.

Lophocolea humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea humifusa?

Lophocolea humifusa

What is the family of Lophocolea humifusa?

Lophocoleaceae

What is the habitat of Lophocolea humifusa?

Moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions

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: 100462276: Based on data supplied by Bryonames