Status:
valid
Authors:
(Amakawa) C. Gao
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hepat. Chin. Boreali-Orient. 66 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208076
Common Names
- Solenostoma Erectum
- Erectum Solenostoma
- Solenostoma
Description
Solenostoma erectum (also called Erect Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown liverwort with a thallus that is up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solenostoma erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solenostoma erectum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenostoma erectum is a terrestrial liverwort that is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. For spore sowing, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 18-22°C. The spores should germinate within 2-4 weeks.
Where to Find Solenostoma erectum
Solenostoma erectum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Solenostoma erectum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solenostoma erectum?
Solenostoma erectum
What type of plant is Solenostoma erectum?
A liverwort
Where is Solenostoma erectum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Solenostomataceae family
Arctoscyphus ronsmithii,
Arctoscyphus fuegiensis,
Cryptocolea imbricata,
Diplocolea sikkimensis,
Plectocolea vulcanicola,
Plectocolea higuchii,
Solenostoma bilobum,
Solenostoma hattorianum,
Solenostoma vulcanicola,
Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum,
Solenostoma pocsii,
Solenostoma amoenum,
Solenostoma balfourii,
Solenostoma borneense,
Solenostoma caeleste,
Solenostoma decolor,
Solenostoma dusenii,
Solenostoma emarginatum,
Solenostoma hewsoniae,
Solenostoma hirticalyx,
Solenostoma hokkaidense,
Solenostoma horikawanum,
Solenostoma lignicola,
Solenostoma mamatkulovii,
Solenostoma micranthum,
Solenostoma niveum,
Solenostoma onraedtii,
Solenostoma obliquifolium,
Solenostoma renauldii,
Solenostoma schusterianum,
Solenostoma shimizuanum,
Solenostoma strictum,
Solenostoma tuberculiferum,
Solenostoma pyriflorum,
Solenostoma crenuliforme,
Solenostoma gracillimum,
Solenostoma hyalinum,
Solenostoma flagellalioides,
Solenostoma confertissimum,
Solenostoma ohbae,
Solenostoma obscurum,
Solenostoma fossombronioides,
Solenostoma totopapillosum,
Solenostoma caucasicum,
Solenostoma comatum,
Solenostoma sphaerocarpum,
Solenostoma torticalyx,
Solenostoma erectum,
Solenostoma handelii,
Solenostoma rubrum,