Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
bulbigena
ID:
1202481

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

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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.

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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.

References

Richard Wolf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wolf' in the authors string.
Otto Heinrich Volk (1903-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.H.Volk' in the authors string.
T. Bornefeld (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornefeld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200738: Based on data supplied by Bryonames