Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cucullata
ID:
1198557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 642 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197895



Common Names

  • Plagiochila cucullata
  • Hooded Shield-moss
  • Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila cucullata (also called 'Hooded Plagiochila', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown liverwort. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and typically grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiochila cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila cucullata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila cucullata is a small to medium-sized liverwort that is found in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores can be collected from the sporophytes and sown on a suitable substrate. Division can be done by carefully splitting the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them.

Where to Find Plagiochila cucullata

Plagiochila cucullata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Plagiochila cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila cucullata?

Plagiochila cucullata

What is the common name of Plagiochila cucullata?

Plagiochila

What type of plant is Plagiochila cucullata?

Bryophyte

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

Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187537: Based on data supplied by Bryonames