Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
denticulata
ID:
1203528

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust. & J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 311 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202866



Common Names

  • Pseudolophocolea denticulata
  • Denticulata Pseudolophocolea
  • Pseudolophocolea


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Description

Pseudolophocolea denticulata (also called Denticulate Pseudolophocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with pale green to yellow-green shoots. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudolophocolea denticulata is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudolophocolea denticulata has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudolophocolea denticulata is a species of liverwort native to tropical Asia. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The thallus should be divided in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pseudolophocolea denticulata

Pseudolophocolea denticulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the Balearic Islands.

Species in the Pseudolophocolea genus

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.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202203: Based on data supplied by Bryonames