Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
ohbae
ID:
1204096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Amakawa) C. Gao

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bryofl. Xizang 495 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203434

Common Names

  • Solenostoma ohbae
  • Ohbae's Solenostoma
  • Ohbae's Liverwort

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Description

Solenostoma ohbae (also called Ohba's Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species found in the western United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and on the sides of streams. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flattened, ribbon-like appearance, and is typically 1-2 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma ohbae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenostoma ohbae has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma ohbae can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-20°C. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter.

Where to Find Solenostoma ohbae

Solenostoma ohbae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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,

References

Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202900: Based on data supplied by Bryonames