Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pyriflorum
ID:
1197047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 83 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196385



Common Names

  • Solenostoma pyriflorum
  • Pear-flowered Solenostoma
  • Pyriform Solenostoma


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Description

Solenostoma pyriflorum (also called Pear-flowered Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen plant with a creeping stem and pear-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma pyriflorum is used in horticulture as a decorative plant for terrariums and vivariums, and is also used in the aquarium hobby as a decorative plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Solenostoma pyriflorum var. gracillimum (Amakawa) Váňa & D.G. Long
Solenostoma pyriflorum var. majus (S. Hatt.) Bakalin
Solenostoma pyriflorum var. minutissimum (Amakawa) Bakalin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenostoma pyriflorum has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Solenostoma pyriflorum: This species is propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas with good air circulation. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy. Pruning may be necessary to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Solenostoma pyriflorum

Solenostoma pyriflorum can be found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Europe and North America.

Species in the Solenostomataceae family

Arctoscyphus ronsmithii, Arctoscyphus fuegiensis, Cryptocolea imbricata, Diplocolea sikkimensis, Plectocolea vulcanicola, Plectocolea higuchii, Solenostoma bilobum, Solenostoma hattorianum, Solenostoma vulcanicola, Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum, Solenostoma pocsii, Solenostoma amoenum, Solenostoma balfourii, Solenostoma borneense, Solenostoma caeleste, Solenostoma decolor, Solenostoma dusenii, Solenostoma emarginatum, Solenostoma hewsoniae, Solenostoma hirticalyx, Solenostoma hokkaidense, Solenostoma horikawanum, Solenostoma lignicola, Solenostoma mamatkulovii, Solenostoma micranthum, Solenostoma niveum, Solenostoma onraedtii, Solenostoma obliquifolium, Solenostoma renauldii, Solenostoma schusterianum, Solenostoma shimizuanum, Solenostoma strictum, Solenostoma tuberculiferum, Solenostoma pyriflorum, Solenostoma crenuliforme, Solenostoma gracillimum, Solenostoma hyalinum, Solenostoma flagellalioides, Solenostoma confertissimum, Solenostoma ohbae, Solenostoma obscurum, Solenostoma fossombronioides, Solenostoma totopapillosum, Solenostoma caucasicum, Solenostoma comatum, Solenostoma sphaerocarpum, Solenostoma torticalyx, Solenostoma erectum, Solenostoma handelii, Solenostoma rubrum,