Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
parkinsonii
ID:
1193560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 41(1): 46 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192898



Common Names

  • Exodictyon parkinsonii
  • Parkinsonii Moss
  • Parkinsonii Haircap Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Exodictyon parkinsonii has been used to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exodictyon parkinsonii is white with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exodictyon parkinsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Exodictyon parkinsonii

Exodictyon parkinsonii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180030: Based on data supplied by Bryonames