Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Hepat. Anthocerotae N. Amer. 4: 513 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196640
Common Names
- Plagiochila invisa
- Invisa Plagiochila
- Invisa Liverwort
Description
Plagiochila invisa (also called Invisible Plagiochila, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiochila invisa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiochila invisa has small yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiochila invisa 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 invisa
Plagiochila invisa can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Plagiochila invisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiochila invisa?
Plagiochila invisa
What is the common name of Plagiochila invisa?
Invisa liverwort
Where is Plagiochila invisa found?
Plagiochila invisa is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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,