Schistochila tuloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuloides
ID:
1527894
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 4: 89. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013081
Common Names
- Schistochila Tuloides
- Tuloides
- Schistochila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schistochila tuloides (also called 'Tuloides Schistochila', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila tuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistochila tuloides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation information for Schistochila tuloides: This plant is best propagated through seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Schistochila tuloides
Schistochila tuloides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Schistochila tuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila tuloides?
Schistochila tuloides
What type of plant is Schistochila tuloides?
A liverwort
Where is Schistochila tuloides found?
It is found in the wetter parts of New Zealand
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: 100400794: Based on data supplied by Bryonames