Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
holstii
ID:
1204336

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

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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.

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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.