Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsukaya & Suetsugu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 170: 284 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340110
Common Names
- White Sciaphila
- White Sciaphila Moss
- Sciaphila alba
Description
Sciaphila alba (also called White Sciaphila, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with a short, slender stem and a rosette of bright green, narrow leaves. It is native to Japan and grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Sciaphila alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sciaphila alba has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciaphila alba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It should be fertilized regularly and can benefit from a light mulch.
Where to Find Sciaphila alba
Sciaphila alba can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Sciaphila alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciaphila alba?
Sciaphila alba
What type of plant is Sciaphila alba?
Fungus
Where is Sciaphila alba native to?
Japan
Species in the Sciaphila genus
Sciaphila oligantha,
Sciaphila polygyna,
Sciaphila wariana,
Sciaphila nana,
Sciaphila densiflora,
Sciaphila megastyla,
Sciaphila micranthera,
Sciaphila multiflora,
Sciaphila papillosa,
Sciaphila janthina,
Sciaphila khasiana,
Sciaphila ledermannii,
Sciaphila winkleri,
Sciaphila tosaensis,
Sciaphila secundiflora,
Sciaphila purpurea,
Sciaphila quadribullifera,
Sciaphila ramosa,
Sciaphila schwackeana,
Sciaphila tenella,
Sciaphila thaidanica,
Sciaphila picta,
Sciaphila rubra,
Sciaphila aneitensis,
Sciaphila arfakiana,
Sciaphila consimilis,
Sciaphila corallophyton,
Sciaphila corniculata,
Sciaphila corymbosa,
Sciaphila albescens,
Sciaphila africana,
Sciaphila arcuata,
Sciaphila stellata,
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis,
Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis,
Sciaphila brevistyla,
Sciaphila inouei,
Sciaphila alba,
Sciaphila yakushimensis,
Sciaphila perrieri,
Sciaphila mwanihanensis,
Sciaphila madagascariensis,
Sciaphila barbata,
Sciaphila thomassetii,
Species in the Triuridaceae family
Kihansia lovettii,
Kihansia jengiensis,
Kupea martinetugei,
Kupea jonii,
Lacandonia schismatica,
Lacandonia brasiliana,
Peltophyllum caudatum,
Peltophyllum luteum,
Sciaphila oligantha,
Sciaphila polygyna,
Sciaphila wariana,
Sciaphila nana,
Sciaphila densiflora,
Sciaphila megastyla,
Sciaphila micranthera,
Sciaphila multiflora,
Sciaphila papillosa,
Sciaphila janthina,
Sciaphila khasiana,
Sciaphila ledermannii,
Sciaphila winkleri,
Sciaphila tosaensis,
Sciaphila secundiflora,
Sciaphila purpurea,
Sciaphila quadribullifera,
Sciaphila ramosa,
Sciaphila schwackeana,
Sciaphila tenella,
Sciaphila thaidanica,
Sciaphila picta,
Sciaphila rubra,
Sciaphila aneitensis,
Sciaphila arfakiana,
Sciaphila consimilis,
Sciaphila corallophyton,
Sciaphila corniculata,
Sciaphila corymbosa,
Sciaphila albescens,
Sciaphila africana,
Sciaphila arcuata,
Sciaphila stellata,
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis,
Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis,
Sciaphila brevistyla,
Sciaphila inouei,
Sciaphila alba,
Sciaphila yakushimensis,
Sciaphila perrieri,
Sciaphila mwanihanensis,
Sciaphila madagascariensis,
References
Kenji Suetsugu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suetsugu' in the authors string.