Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tortifolium
ID:
1214200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y. Jia, M.Z. Wang & Yang Liu bis

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 43: 278. f. 1 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213538



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium tortifolium
  • Tortifolium Glyphomitrium
  • Tortifolium Liverwort


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Description

Glyphomitrium tortifolium (also called Tortifoliate Glyphomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the tropical regions of South America. It is a small, light green plant with a thalloid body and small, rounded lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in association with mosses and other liverworts.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphomitrium tortifolium has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a food source and as a source of dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphomitrium tortifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single row. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Glyphomitrium tortifolium is done through spores. Spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Propagation can also be done by division of the plant or by cuttings.

Where to Find Glyphomitrium tortifolium

Glyphomitrium tortifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Glyphomitrium tortifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphomitrium tortifolium?

Glyphomitrium tortifolium

What type of plant is Glyphomitrium tortifolium?

Liverwort

Where is Glyphomitrium tortifolium found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

Ying Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Liu' in the authors string.
Yu Jia (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Jia' in the authors string.
Mei Zhi Wang (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Z.Wang' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216387: Based on data supplied by Bryonames