Hymenoloma tortifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortifolium
ID:
1212900
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Ochyra
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Poland 3: 115 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212238
Common Names
- Hymenoloma tortifolium
- Tortuous-leaved Hymenoloma
- Tortuous-leaved Tooth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hymenoloma tortifolium is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenoloma tortifolium has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenoloma tortifolium is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hymenoloma tortifolium
Hymenoloma tortifolium can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Hymenoloma genus
Hymenoloma subglobosum, Hymenoloma turpe, Hymenoloma alpinum, Hymenoloma antarcticum, Hymenoloma brevifolium, Hymenoloma compactum, Hymenoloma crispulum, Hymenoloma dryptodontoides, Hymenoloma funiculipes, Hymenoloma grimmiaceum, Hymenoloma indicum, Hymenoloma insulare, Hymenoloma macrosporum, Hymenoloma subtortifolium, Hymenoloma tortifolium, Hymenoloma mulahacenii, Hymenoloma immersum,
Species in the Hymenolomataceae family
Holodontium strictum, Hymenoloma subglobosum, Hymenoloma turpe, Hymenoloma alpinum, Hymenoloma antarcticum, Hymenoloma brevifolium, Hymenoloma compactum, Hymenoloma crispulum, Hymenoloma dryptodontoides, Hymenoloma funiculipes, Hymenoloma grimmiaceum, Hymenoloma indicum, Hymenoloma insulare, Hymenoloma macrosporum, Hymenoloma subtortifolium, Hymenoloma tortifolium, Hymenoloma mulahacenii, Hymenoloma immersum, Valdonia microcarpa,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214747: Based on data supplied by Bryonames