Lophozia obscura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1522861
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bakalin) A.V. Troitsky, Bakalin & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Plants. 9(7): 850 [31]. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009075
Common Names
- Lophozia obscura
- Obscura Bog-moss
- Bog-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophozia obscura (also called Obscure liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, wet meadows, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophozia obscura is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophozia obscura is a small, perennial, evergreen fern. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division or spores.
Where to Find Lophozia obscura
Lophozia obscura is native to Europe, where it can be found in moist, shady areas such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Lophozia obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophozia obscura?
Lophozia obscura
What is the family of Lophozia obscura?
Lophoziaceae
What is the distribution of Lophozia obscura?
Central and Southern Europe
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100502852: Based on data supplied by Bryonames