Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
semitorta
ID:
1199739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 97: 436 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199077

Common Names

  • Toloxis semitorta
  • Semitorta Toloxis
  • Semitorta Moss

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Description

Toloxis semitorta (also called Semi-tortuous Toloxis, among many other common names) is a small moss with a tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a light green color and a cushion-like form. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Toloxis semitorta is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toloxis semitorta is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toloxis semitorta can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, acidic, and well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water.

Where to Find Toloxis semitorta

Toloxis semitorta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189500: Based on data supplied by Bryonames