Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
appressifolia
ID:
1175772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 221 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175110

Common Names

  • Schlotheimia appressifolia
  • Appressifolia Lichen
  • Flat-Leaved Lichen

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Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia appressifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlotheimia appressifolia is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Schlotheimia appressifolia

Schlotheimia appressifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Schlotheimia appressifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlotheimia appressifolia?

Schlotheimia appressifolia

What is the natural habitat of Schlotheimia appressifolia?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in Central and South America.

What is the size of Schlotheimia appressifolia?

It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

Species in the Schlotheimia genus

Schlotheimia affinis, Schlotheimia angulosa, Schlotheimia angustata, Schlotheimia appressifolia, Schlotheimia appunii, Schlotheimia araucarieti, Schlotheimia argentinica, Schlotheimia asperrima, Schlotheimia atlantica, Schlotheimia badiella, Schlotheimia balfourii, Schlotheimia boiviniana, Schlotheimia brachyphylla, Schlotheimia breviseta, Schlotheimia brownii, Schlotheimia calomitria, Schlotheimia campbelliana, Schlotheimia campylopus, Schlotheimia capillaris, Schlotheimia capillidens, Schlotheimia chamissonis, Schlotheimia clavata, Schlotheimia conica, Schlotheimia densifolia, Schlotheimia dichotoma, Schlotheimia elata, Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa, Schlotheimia excorrugata, Schlotheimia ferruginea, Schlotheimia fornicata, Schlotheimia funiformis, Schlotheimia fuscoviridis, Schlotheimia gauthieri, Schlotheimia glauca, Schlotheimia glaziovii, Schlotheimia gracilescens, Schlotheimia gracilis, Schlotheimia grammocarpa, Schlotheimia grandi-areolata, Schlotheimia henscheniana, Schlotheimia jamesonii, Schlotheimia juliformis, Schlotheimia kegeliana, Schlotheimia knightii, Schlotheimia krausei, Schlotheimia lancifolia, Schlotheimia lasiomitria, Schlotheimia linearifolia, Schlotheimia lindmanii, Schlotheimia longicaulis,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149421: Based on data supplied by Bryonames