Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornefeld, O.H. Volk & R. Wolf
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 26: 159. f. 1, 3–6: a 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201819
Common Names
- Exormotheca bulbigena
- Large-Fruited Exormotheca
- Big-Fruited Exormotheca
Description
Exormotheca bulbigena (also called Bulbous Exormotheca, among many other common names) is a small, bulbous moss with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as woods, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Exormotheca bulbigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create green roofs and walls, as it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Exormotheca bulbigena is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exormotheca bulbigena is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Exormotheca bulbigena
Exormotheca bulbigena can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Species in the Exormotheca genus
Species in the Corsiniaceae family
Corsinia coriandrina,
Cronisia fimbriata,
Cronisia weddellii,
Exormotheca pustulosa,
Exormotheca bulbigena,
Exormotheca bischleri,
Exormotheca brevipedunculata,
Exormotheca ceylonensis,
Exormotheca gollanii,
Exormotheca holstii,
Exormotheca tuberifera,
Exormotheca welwitschii,
References
Richard Wolf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wolf' in the authors string.