Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 1849
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208319
Common Names
- Monosolenium tenerum
- Monosolenium
- Tender liverwort
Description
Monosolenium tenerum (also called Soft monosolenium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Monosolenium tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monosolenium tenerum has small, yellow flowers with two anthers and two stigmas. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monosolenium tenerum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Monosolenium tenerum
Monosolenium tenerum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Monosolenium tenerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monosolenium tenerum?
Monosolenium tenerum
What type of plant is Monosolenium tenerum?
A liverwort
Where is Monosolenium tenerum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Monosolenium genus
Species in the Monosoleniaceae family