Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
glabella
ID:
1040904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(1): 46 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040242



Common Names

  • Thamnomalia glabella
  • Glabella Thamnomalia
  • Glabella's Thamnomalia


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Description

Thamnomalia glabella (also called Smooth Thamnomalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped, pointed leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forest and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnomalia glabella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnomalia glabella is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnomalia glabella is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of stems in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the garden.

Where to Find Thamnomalia glabella

Thamnomalia glabella can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Thamnomalia genus

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367173: Based on data supplied by Bryonames