Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
steetziae
ID:
1204343

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Not.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino, ser. 2, 28: 20 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203681



Common Names

  • Steetziae Lophocolea
  • Steetziae Bog-moss
  • Steetziae Riccia


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Description

Lophocolea steetziae (also called Steetz's lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, and grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea steetziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea steetziae has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea steetziae is a small, cushion-forming liverwort native to the humid forests of tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lophocolea steetziae

Lophocolea steetziae can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Lophocolea steetziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea steetziae?

Lophocolea steetziae

What is the common name of Lophocolea steetziae?

Steetz's Shield-Moss

What type of plant is Lophocolea steetziae?

Moss

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

Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203210: Based on data supplied by Bryonames