Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1213076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 13: 113 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212414



Common Names

  • Isotachis inflata
  • Inflated Isotachis
  • Inflata Moss


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Description

Isotachis inflata (also called Inflated Isotachis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Isotachidaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isotachis inflata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isotachis inflata has small, yellow flowers, with a single, small, yellow seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, small, yellow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isotachis inflata is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Isotachis inflata

Isotachis inflata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,