Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
attenuatus
ID:
1036463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) L. Söderstr., De Roo & Hedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 3: 49 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035801

Common Names

  • Neoorthocaulis attenuatus
  • Attenuated Neoorthocaulis
  • Attenuated Lichen

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Description

Neoorthocaulis attenuatus (also called attenuate neoorthocaulis, and many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neoorthocaulis attenuatus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoorthocaulis attenuatus has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoorthocaulis attenuatus is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Neoorthocaulis attenuatus

Neoorthocaulis attenuatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Terry Albert John Hedderson (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedd.' in the authors string.
Lars Söderström (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Söderstr.' in the authors string.
Ryan De Roo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Roo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356297: Based on data supplied by Bryonames