Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
totopapillosum
ID:
1207157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A. Hodgs.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 100: 366 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206495

Common Names

  • Solenostoma totopapillosum
  • Totopapillose Solenostoma
  • Totopapillose Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Solenostoma totopapillosum (also called Toto-papillose Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, where it grows on rocks in montane forests. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a flattened, lobed thallus and a single row of underleaves.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma totopapillosum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solenostoma totopapillosum is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma totopapillosum is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant should be kept in a cool, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It is also important to ensure that the soil is not too wet or too dry.

Where to Find Solenostoma totopapillosum

Solenostoma totopapillosum can be found in Africa.

Solenostoma totopapillosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenostoma totopapillosum?

Solenostoma totopapillosum

What type of plant is Solenostoma totopapillosum?

Leafy liverwort

Where is Solenostoma totopapillosum 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,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207099: Based on data supplied by Bryonames