Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
longinervis
ID:
1214868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) B.H. Allen & Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 110: 10 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214206



Common Names

  • Orthostichella longinervis
  • Longinervis Leafy Liverwort
  • Longinervis Leaf-liverwort
  • Longinervis Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Orthostichella longinervis (also called 'Long-nerved Orthostichella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthostichella longinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthostichella longinervis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthostichella longinervis can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady location in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Orthostichella longinervis

Orthostichella longinervis is found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats in India.

References

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217516: Based on data supplied by Bryonames