Stomatium bolusiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 2: 22. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001436213
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium bolusiae (also called 'Bolus's Stomatium' and 'Bolus's-leaf Stomatium', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatium bolusiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatium bolusiae is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stomatium bolusiae is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the new growth in spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stomatium bolusiae
Stomatium bolusiae can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Stomatium bolusiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium bolusiae?
Stomatium bolusiae
What is the common name of Stomatium bolusiae?
Stomatium
What is the family of Stomatium bolusiae?
Aizoaceae
Species in the Stomatium genus
Stomatium acutifolium, Stomatium alboroseum, Stomatium angustifolium, Stomatium beaufortense, Stomatium braunsii, Stomatium bryantii, Stomatium deficiens, Stomatium difforme, Stomatium duthieae, Stomatium ermininum, Stomatium fulleri, Stomatium geoffreyi, Stomatium gerstneri, Stomatium grandidens, Stomatium integrum, Stomatium jamesii, Stomatium latifolium, Stomatium lesliei, Stomatium leve, Stomatium loganii, Stomatium meyeri, Stomatium middelburgense, Stomatium murinum, Stomatium mustelinum, Stomatium paucidens, Stomatium peersii, Stomatium pluridens, Stomatium resedolens, Stomatium ronaldii, Stomatium rouxii, Stomatium ryderae, Stomatium suaveolens, Stomatium suricatinum, Stomatium trifarium, Stomatium villetii, Stomatium viride, Stomatium agninum, Stomatium bolusiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001436213: Based on the initial data import