Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
floridana
ID:
1197300

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 21: 190 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196638



Common Names

  • Plagiochila floridana
  • Floridana Plagiochila
  • Floridana Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila floridana (also called Florida Plagiochila, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiochila floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila floridana 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 floridana is a small, dioecious liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady garden. When propagating by spore, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Plagiochila floridana

Plagiochila floridana is found in the southeastern United States.

Plagiochila floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila floridana?

Plagiochila floridana

What is the common name of Plagiochila floridana?

Floridana liverwort

Where is Plagiochila floridana found?

Plagiochila floridana is found in the southeastern United States.

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

Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185746: Based on data supplied by Bryonames