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
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.
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,