Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1043131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt. ex Wilson) Ochyra & Seppelt

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 56(1): 110 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042469

Common Names

  • Notothamia ferruginea
  • Ferruginous Notothamia
  • Ferruginous Moss

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Description

Notothamia ferruginea (also called Rusty Notothamia, among many other common names) is a moss native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Notothamia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notothamia ferruginea has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notothamia ferruginea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular pruning.

Where to Find Notothamia ferruginea

Notothamia ferruginea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Notothamia genus

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Rod Seppelt (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seppelt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374925: Based on data supplied by Bryonames