Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
lukasii
ID:
1200600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 47. pl. 260: f. h–k 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199938



Common Names

  • Zygodon lukasii
  • Lukasii Zygodon Moss
  • Zygodon Lukasii Moss


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Description

Zygodon lukasii (also called Zygodon lukasii, among many other common names) is a small, thin, leafy liverwort that is found in moist, shady forests in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its small, round leaves and branching stems. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon lukasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygodon lukasii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon lukasii is a small, evergreen liverwort that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. To propagate, simply divide the plant into smaller pieces and replant them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Zygodon lukasii

Zygodon lukasii can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Zygodon genus

Zygodon fragilis, Zygodon patrum, Zygodon acutifolius, Zygodon altarensis, Zygodon angustatus, Zygodon barbuloides, Zygodon brevipes, Zygodon brevisetus, Zygodon campylophyllus, Zygodon cernuus, Zygodon conoideus, Zygodon cylindricus, Zygodon dioicus, Zygodon ehrenbergii, Zygodon erosus, Zygodon fasciculatus, Zygodon fruticola, Zygodon gracilis, Zygodon hatcheri, Zygodon hirsutus, Zygodon hookeri, Zygodon insularum, Zygodon intermedius, Zygodon johnstonii, Zygodon laxifolius, Zygodon leptocarpus, Zygodon liebmannii, Zygodon longisetus, Zygodon macrophyllus, Zygodon magellanicus, Zygodon microgemmaceus, Zygodon nivalis, Zygodon obovalis, Zygodon ochraceus, Zygodon oeneus, Zygodon papillatus, Zygodon perichaetialis, Zygodon perreflexus, Zygodon peruvianus, Zygodon petrophilus, Zygodon pichinchensis, Zygodon pilosulus, Zygodon podocarpi, Zygodon polyptychus, Zygodon quitensis, Zygodon ramulosus, Zygodon reinwardtii, Zygodon robustus, Zygodon roccatii, Zygodon rufescens,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190581: Based on data supplied by Bryonames