Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
excorrugata
ID:
1175813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar, Mousses 252 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175151



Common Names

  • Schlotheimia excorrugata
  • Excorrugate Schlotheimia
  • Schlotheimia


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Description

Schlotheimia excorrugata (also called Smooth-leaved Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with opposite, simple leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia excorrugata has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlotheimia excorrugata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Schlotheimia excorrugata is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should germinate within a few weeks. Propagation can also be done through cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. They should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Schlotheimia excorrugata

Schlotheimia excorrugata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in southern Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Schlotheimia genus

Schlotheimia affinis, Schlotheimia angulosa, Schlotheimia angustata, Schlotheimia appressifolia, Schlotheimia appunii, Schlotheimia araucarieti, Schlotheimia argentinica, Schlotheimia asperrima, Schlotheimia atlantica, Schlotheimia badiella, Schlotheimia balfourii, Schlotheimia boiviniana, Schlotheimia brachyphylla, Schlotheimia breviseta, Schlotheimia brownii, Schlotheimia calomitria, Schlotheimia campbelliana, Schlotheimia campylopus, Schlotheimia capillaris, Schlotheimia capillidens, Schlotheimia chamissonis, Schlotheimia clavata, Schlotheimia conica, Schlotheimia densifolia, Schlotheimia dichotoma, Schlotheimia elata, Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa, Schlotheimia excorrugata, Schlotheimia ferruginea, Schlotheimia fornicata, Schlotheimia funiformis, Schlotheimia fuscoviridis, Schlotheimia gauthieri, Schlotheimia glauca, Schlotheimia glaziovii, Schlotheimia gracilescens, Schlotheimia gracilis, Schlotheimia grammocarpa, Schlotheimia grandi-areolata, Schlotheimia henscheniana, Schlotheimia jamesonii, Schlotheimia juliformis, Schlotheimia kegeliana, Schlotheimia knightii, Schlotheimia krausei, Schlotheimia lancifolia, Schlotheimia lasiomitria, Schlotheimia linearifolia, Schlotheimia lindmanii, Schlotheimia longicaulis,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149476: Based on data supplied by Bryonames