Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1197284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Inoue

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 40: 415 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196622



Common Names

  • Plagiochila appalachiana
  • Appalachiana Plagiochila
  • Appalachiana Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila appalachiana (also called Appalachian Shield-moss, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Plagiochilaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiochila appalachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila appalachiana has small yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila appalachiana is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is found in moist, shady places, and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, mossy surface, and kept in a cool, shaded location.

Where to Find Plagiochila appalachiana

Plagiochila appalachiana can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Plagiochilaceae family

Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,

References

Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames