Kingdom:
Phylum:
Treubiidae
Order:
Treubiales
Genus:
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
1210660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) Prosk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 58: 199. 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209998



Common Names

  • Treubia lacunosa
  • Treubia
  • Lacunosa


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Description

Treubia lacunosa (also called Lacunosa Treubia, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with a yellowish-green color. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Treubia lacunosa is a species of moss native to Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive fronds and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Treubia lacunosa is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a short style. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Treubia lacunosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Treubia lacunosa

Treubia lacunosa can be found in Japan.

References

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
Johannes Max Proskauer (1923-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211780: Based on data supplied by Bryonames