Lophozia svalbardensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
svalbardensis
ID:
1522896
Status:
valid
Authors:
Konstant., Vilnet & Mamontov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 29(2): 127. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009102
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophozia svalbardensis (also called 'Svalbard Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species with a delicate, feathery appearance. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia svalbardensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophozia svalbardensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophozia svalbardensis is a small, moss-like plant that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore, and is best grown in a moist, shady location.
Where to Find Lophozia svalbardensis
Lophozia svalbardensis can be found in Svalbard, Norway.
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: 100511161: Based on data supplied by Bryonames