Lophozia ventricosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
1197179
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Dumort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 17 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196517
Common Names
- Lophozia ventricosa
- Swollen Lophozia
- Swollen-leaved Lophozia
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Lophozia ventricosa (also called the Bladdery lophozia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flat, thalloid growth form and tiny, green flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in moist forests, meadows, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lophozia ventricosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lophozia ventricosa var. rigida R.M. Schust.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophozia ventricosa has small yellow flowers and produces small brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Lophozia ventricosa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Lophozia ventricosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophozia ventricosa?
Lophozia ventricosa
What type of plant is Lophozia ventricosa?
Lophozia ventricosa is a liverwort species.
Where is Lophozia ventricosa found?
Lophozia ventricosa is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
James Dickson (1738-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dicks.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames