Toloxis intricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricata
ID:
1043142
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) L.Y. Pei, Y. Jia & Y.F. Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 33(3): 250 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042480
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toloxis intricata (also called Intricate Toloxis, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a yellowish-green to greenish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Toloxis intricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toloxis intricata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toloxis intricata is an annual native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.
Where to Find Toloxis intricata
Toloxis intricata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Toloxis genus
Species in the Meteoriaceae family
Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Yu Jia (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Jia' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374974: Based on data supplied by Bryonames