Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
shimizuanum
ID:
1036828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S. Hatt. ex Váňa) Váňa, Hentschel & Heinrichs

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. 31(2): 138 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036166

Common Names

  • Solenostoma shimizuanum
  • Shimizu's Solenostoma
  • S. shimizuanum

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Description

Solenostoma shimizuanum (also called Shimizu's Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma shimizuanum is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenostoma shimizuanum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma shimizuanum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated from division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Solenostoma shimizuanum

Solenostoma shimizuanum can be found in Japan.

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

Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
Jörn Hentschel (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hentschel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100357158: Based on data supplied by Bryonames