Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 1: 145 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203674
Common Names
- Holstii Exormotheca
- Holstii Liverwort
- Holstii Moss
Description
Exormotheca holstii (also called Holst's exormotheca, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, and grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Exormotheca holstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Exormotheca holstii is small and white. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exormotheca holstii is a small, cushion-forming liverwort native to the humid forests of tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Exormotheca holstii
Exormotheca holstii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and 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,