Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
simulans
ID:
1527881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C. Massal.) X.L. He & Yu Sun

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 58(2): 473. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000013070

Common Names

  • Schistochila Simulans
  • Simulans
  • Schistochila

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Description

Schistochila simulans (also called 'Simulans 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 simulans 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 simulans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation information for Schistochila simulans: 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 simulans

Schistochila simulans is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Schistochila simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistochila simulans?

Schistochila simulans

What is the common name of Schistochila simulans?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Schistochila simulans?

Dry rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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: 100395972: Based on data supplied by Bryonames