Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
intortifolia
ID:
1204983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 5, 1: 121

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204321



Common Names

  • Isotachis intortifolia
  • Intortifoliate Isotachis
  • Intortifoliate Moss


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Description

Isotachis intortifolia (also called Intortifolia liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Isotachidaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Isotachis intortifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isotachis intortifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Isotachis intortifolia is best done in moist, acidic soils, in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the plant or by spore germination.

Where to Find Isotachis intortifolia

Isotachis intortifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Isotachis intortifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isotachis intortifolia?

Isotachis intortifolia

What is the common name of Isotachis intortifolia?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Isotachis intortifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in South and Central 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,

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.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204167: Based on data supplied by Bryonames