Schistochila kirkiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkiana
ID:
1527840
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 86. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013032
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schistochila kirkiana (also called Kirk's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Schistochilaceae. It is native to the islands of Samoa and Tutuila, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila kirkiana is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistochila kirkiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schistochila kirkiana is a small, perennial, evergreen grass that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Schistochila kirkiana
Schistochila kirkiana can be found in South Africa.
Schistochila kirkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila kirkiana?
Schistochila kirkiana
What is the common name of Schistochila kirkiana?
Kirk's Schistochila
What type of plant is Schistochila kirkiana?
Schistochila kirkiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae
Species in the Schistochila genus
Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,
Species in the Schistochilaceae family
Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100400614: Based on data supplied by Bryonames