Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
werthii
ID:
1526490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 27. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011858



Common Names

  • Lophocolea werthii
  • Werth's Lophocolea
  • Lophocolea


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Description

Lophocolea werthii (also called Werth's Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and streamsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea werthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements. It is also used to create natural dyes for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea werthii has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea werthii is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Lophocolea werthii

Lophocolea werthii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Lophocolea werthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea werthii?

Lophocolea werthii

What is the family of Lophocolea werthii?

Lophocoleaceae

What is the distribution of Lophocolea werthii?

Central and Eastern Europe

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: 100389818: Based on data supplied by Bryonames