Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
invisa
ID:
1197302

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


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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.

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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,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185748: Based on data supplied by Bryonames