Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
torrentium
ID:
1155337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot & Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 63(10): 8. 1 f. 7 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154675

Common Names

  • Blindia Torrentium
  • Torrentium Blindia
  • Torrentium's Blindia

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Uses & Benefits

Blindia torrentium has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blindia torrentium is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blindia torrentium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Blindia torrentium

Blindia torrentium can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113863: Based on data supplied by Bryonames