Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
humectata
ID:
1208021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 654 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207359



Common Names

  • Moist Isotachis
  • Isotachis humectata
  • Humectata Isotachis


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Description

Isotachis humectata (also called 'Moist Isotachis', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is divided into many small, lobed segments. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isotachis humectata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isotachis humectata is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isotachis humectata is a small, cushion-forming moss that can be propagated through division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spore sowing can also be done, but it is a slow process and may take several years for the moss to establish itself.

Where to Find Isotachis humectata

Isotachis humectata can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family

Acroscyphella iwatsukii, Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza, Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis, Balantiopsis bisbifida, Balantiopsis montana, Balantiopsis splendens, Balantiopsis verrucosa, Balantiopsis tumida, Balantiopsis purpurata, Balantiopsis cancellata, Balantiopsis rosea, Balantiopsis paucidens, Balantiopsis neocaledonica, Balantiopsis diplophylla, Balantiopsis lingulata, Balantiopsis asymmetrica, Balantiopsis brasiliensis, Balantiopsis erinacea, Balantiopsis crocea, Balantiopsis convexiuscula, Balantiopsis ciliaris, Eoisotachis stephanii, Eoisotachis nigella, Isotachis multiceps, Isotachis serrulata, Isotachis olivacea, Isotachis plicata, Isotachis intortifolia, Isotachis lopezii, Isotachis humectata, Isotachis grossidens, Isotachis japonica, Isotachis armata, Isotachis aubertii, Isotachis inflata, Isotachis erythrorhiza, Isotachis spegazziniana, Isotachis sprucei, Isotachis vexans, Isotachis westlandica, Isotachis boliviensis, Isotachis chinensis, Isotachis fragilis, Isotachis grandis, Isotachis hastatistipula, Isotachis hians, Isotachis indica, Isotachis lyallii, Isotachis minima, Isotachis montana,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208226: Based on data supplied by Bryonames