Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1204110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 99 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203448



Common Names

  • Lophocolea rupicola
  • Rupicola Lophocolea
  • Rupicola Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Lophocolea rupicola (also called Rock Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species found in the western United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and on the sides of streams. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flattened, ribbon-like appearance, and is typically 1-2 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea rupicola has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea rupicola can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species requires a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-7.0 and temperatures between 10-20°C.

Where to Find Lophocolea rupicola

Lophocolea rupicola can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lophocolea rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea rupicola?

Lophocolea rupicola

What is the common name of Lophocolea rupicola?

Rupicola liverwort

Where is Lophocolea rupicola found?

Lophocolea rupicola is found in 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,