Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
itoana
ID:
1203212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Inoue

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 31: 340. f. 1: 1–21 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202550



Common Names

  • Lophocolea itoana
  • Itoana Lophocolea
  • Ito's Lophocolea


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Description

Lophocolea itoana (also called 'Ito's Lophocolea', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial liverwort with a flattened, ribbon-like thallus. It is native to temperate regions of Japan, and is commonly found growing on rocks and soil in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea itoana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea itoana flowers are small and inconspicuous, usually greenish and yellowish in color. The seeds are small, yellowish-brown, and have a short, thin, papery covering. Seedlings are small and have a single, large, kidney-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea itoana can be propagated by spores or gemmae. It prefers moist, shaded habitats and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a mixture of peat and sand. It should be kept in a humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Lophocolea itoana

Lophocolea itoana can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Lophocolea itoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea itoana?

Lophocolea itoana

What type of plant is Lophocolea itoana?

Leafy liverwort

Where is Lophocolea itoana found?

Japan

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

Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201800: Based on data supplied by Bryonames