Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
miniatum
ID:
1214891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lesq.) J.R. Spence

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89: 112 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214229



Common Names

  • Imbribryum miniatum
  • Miniatum Imbribryum
  • Miniatum Liverwort


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Description

Imbribryum miniatum (also called 'Miniature Wire-rush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Imbribryum miniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Imbribryum miniatum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Imbribryum miniatum can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in a partially shaded position and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Imbribryum miniatum

Imbribryum miniatum is found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats in India.

Imbribryum miniatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Imbribryum miniatum?

Imbribryum miniatum

What is the common name of Imbribryum miniatum?

N/A

What is the habitat of Imbribryum miniatum?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217541: Based on data supplied by Bryonames