Isotachis lyallii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyallii
ID:
1203365
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 149. pl. 100: 7 1854
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202703
Common Names
- Lyallii Isotachis Moss
- Lyalli's Isotachis Moss
- Lyalli-Isotachis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isotachis lyallii (also called Lyall's Isotachis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to New Zealand and Australia. It is found in damp, shady places, often in association with mosses and other liverworts.
Uses & Benefits
Isotachis lyallii is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isotachis lyallii has small, yellow-green flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isotachis lyallii can be propagated by spores. It is a small, delicate liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soils and does not tolerate drought. It can be grown in pots or in the ground, but should be kept moist and shaded.
Where to Find Isotachis lyallii
Isotachis lyallii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the Balearic Islands.
Species in the Isotachis genus
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, Isotachis obtusa, Isotachis pusilla, Isotachis riparia,
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
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201995: Based on data supplied by Bryonames