Schistochila minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1212937
Status:
valid
Authors:
C. Gao & Y.Huan Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 95: 267 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212275
Common Names
- Minor Schistochila
- Schistochila Minor
- Minor Schistochila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schistochila minor (also called Schistochila minor, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass-like plant found in the dry, rocky hills of the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, usually among rocks or in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila minor has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments, as a general tonic, and as a food source. It has also been used as a source of fibre for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistochila minor 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, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schistochila minor is a small, tufted moss that grows in dry, open habitats. It is a low-growing species that forms dense mats of green, often with a reddish tinge. It is propagated by division or by spores. The spores are spread by wind and require moist, shady conditions to germinate. The moss can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or gravelly soils with good drainage. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate full sun, but prefers partial shade.
Where to Find Schistochila minor
Schistochila minor can be found in South Africa.
Schistochila minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila minor?
Schistochila minor
What type of plant is Schistochila minor?
Moss
What is the habitat of Schistochila minor?
Dry, rocky habitats
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
Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.
Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214786: Based on data supplied by Bryonames