Lophozia ascendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ascendens
ID:
1197124
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warnst.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 55: 180 1952
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196462
Common Names
- Lophozia ascendens
- Ascending Lophozia
- Ascending Fork-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophozia ascendens (also called 'Ascending Lophozia', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucolejeunea ascendens has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Lophozia ascendens is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is usually found on the ground or on decaying wood.
Species in the Lophozia genus
Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica, Lophozia jamaicensis,
Species in the Lophoziaceae family
Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,
References
Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185432: Based on data supplied by Bryonames