Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
torticalyx
ID:
1208722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) C. Gao

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hepat. Chin. Boreali-Orient. 69 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208060

Common Names

  • Solenostoma Torticalyx
  • Torticalyx Solenostoma
  • Solenostoma

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Description

Solenostoma torticalyx (also called Tortuous 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 torticalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to create a carpet-like effect in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenostoma torticalyx has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma torticalyx can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It requires a moist, well-draining soil and should be kept in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Solenostoma torticalyx

Solenostoma torticalyx can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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: 35208988: Based on data supplied by Bryonames