Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwägr.) B.H. Allen & Magill
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 110: 36 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214213
Common Names
- Orthostichidium quadrangulare
- Quadrangulare Leafy Liverwort
- Quadrangulare Leaf-liverwort
- Quadrangulare Leaf Liverwort
Description
Orthostichidium quadrangulare (also called 'Square Orthostichidium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orthostichidium quadrangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthostichidium quadrangulare has small, yellow-green flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthostichidium quadrangulare can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady location in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Orthostichidium quadrangulare
Orthostichidium quadrangulare is found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats in India.
Orthostichidium quadrangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthostichidium quadrangulare?
Orthostichidium quadrangulare
What is the common name of Orthostichidium quadrangulare?
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What is the habitat of Orthostichidium quadrangulare?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Species in the Orthostichidium genus
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum,
Calyptothecium prainii,
Calyptothecium acutum,
Calyptothecium bescherellei,
Calyptothecium burmense,
Calyptothecium duplicatum,
Calyptothecium extensum,
Calyptothecium hookeri,
Calyptothecium nitidum,
Calyptothecium oxyphyllum,
Calyptothecium pinnatum,
Calyptothecium ramosii,
Calyptothecium recurvulum,
Calyptothecium subacutum,
Calyptothecium subhumile,
Calyptothecium symphysodontoides,
Calyptothecium urvilleanum,
Calyptothecium wightii,
Calyptothecium auriculatum,
Calyptothecium integrifolium,
Calyptothecium compressum,
Calyptothecium pterobryoides,
Calyptothecium squarrosulum,
Calyptothecium phyllogonioides,
Calyptothecium philippinense,
Henicodium geniculatum,
Hildebrandtiella cuspidans,
Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides,
Hildebrandtiella longiseta,
Hildebrandtiella phleoides,
Jaegerina formosa,
Jaegerina guatemalensis,
Jaegerina luzonensis,
Jaegerina plicata,
Jaegerina robillardii,
Jaegerina scariosa,
Jaegerina solitaria,
Jaegerina stolonifera,
Jaegerina retrosquarrosa,
Micralsopsis complanata,
Muellerobryum whiteleggei,
Neolindbergia deningeri,
Neolindbergia rigida,
Neolindbergia robusta,
Neolindbergia rugosa,
Neolindbergia vitiensis,
Neolindbergia cladomnioides,
Neolindbergia veloirae,
Orthorrhynchidium planifrons,
Orthostichopsis fornicata,