Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
fryei
ID:
1197365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Perss.) Grolle & Ando

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 3: 180 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196703





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Description

Pseudolepicolea fryei (also called Frye's Pseudolepicolea, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the western United States. 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

Pseudolepicolea fryei has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudolepicolea fryei 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

Pseudolepicolea fryei is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Pseudolepicolea fryei

Pseudolepicolea fryei can be found in Australia.

References

Nathan Petter Herman Persson (1893-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perss.' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
Hisatsugu Ando (1922-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ando' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185904: Based on data supplied by Bryonames