Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
virginica
ID:
1197319

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. West Virginia Agric. Exp. Sta. 24: 497 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196657



Common Names

  • Plagiochila virginica
  • Virginica Plagiochila
  • Virginica Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila virginica (also called Virginia 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 virginica has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiochila virginica var. caroliniana R.M. Schust.
Plagiochila virginica var. euryphylla R.M. Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila virginica 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 virginica is a small, green liverwort that can be propagated by spore, gemmae, and vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.

Where to Find Plagiochila virginica

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

Plagiochila virginica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila virginica?

Plagiochila virginica

What is the common name of Plagiochila virginica?

Virginia liverwort

Where is Plagiochila virginica found?

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

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

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: 35185768: Based on data supplied by Bryonames