Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
tenuiseta
ID:
1175940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 7: 208 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175278



Common Names

  • Schlotheimia Tenuiseta
  • Tenuiseta
  • Schlotheimia


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Description

Schlotheimia tenuiseta (also called Tenuiseta Schlotheimia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has small, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia tenuiseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schlotheimia tenuiseta is yellow and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlotheimia tenuiseta can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Schlotheimia tenuiseta

Schlotheimia tenuiseta can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149639: Based on data supplied by Bryonames