Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
quinquedentata
ID:
1214657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Bakalin

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Obrab. Roda Lophozia 34 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213995



Common Names

  • Trilophozia quinquedentata
  • Quinquedentata Leafy Liverwort
  • Quinquedentata Leaf-liverwort
  • Quinquedentata Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Trilophozia quinquedentata (also called 'Five-toothed Trilophozia', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trilophozia quinquedentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create natural habitats for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trilophozia quinquedentata var. asymmetrica (Horik.) L. Söderstr. & Váňa
Trilophozia quinquedentata for. gracilis (R.M. Schust.) Konstant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trilophozia quinquedentata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trilophozia quinquedentata can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in a partially shaded position and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Trilophozia quinquedentata

Trilophozia quinquedentata can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Trilophozia genus

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

William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Vadim A. Bakalin (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakalin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217017: Based on data supplied by Bryonames