Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
semidecurrens
ID:
1197309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Lehm. & Lindenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 142 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196647



Common Names

  • Plagiochila semidecurrens
  • Semidecurrens Plagiochila
  • Semidecurrens Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila semidecurrens (also called Semi-decurrent 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 semidecurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila semidecurrens has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila semidecurrens 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 semidecurrens

Plagiochila semidecurrens is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Plagiochila semidecurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila semidecurrens?

Plagiochila semidecurrens

What is the common name of Plagiochila semidecurrens?

Semidecurrens liverwort

Where is Plagiochila semidecurrens found?

Plagiochila semidecurrens 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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185756: Based on data supplied by Bryonames