Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
sullivantii
ID:
1197315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottsche ex A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 21: 191 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196653



Common Names

  • Plagiochila sullivantii
  • Sullivantii Plagiochila
  • Sullivantii Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila sullivantii (also called Sullivant's 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 sullivantii has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiochila sullivantii var. spinigera R.M. Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila sullivantii 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 sullivantii 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 sullivantii

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

Plagiochila sullivantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila sullivantii?

Plagiochila sullivantii

What is the common name of Plagiochila sullivantii?

Sullivant's liverwort

Where is Plagiochila sullivantii found?

Plagiochila sullivantii 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

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
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: 35185762: Based on data supplied by Bryonames