Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1167351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 10: 202 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166689



Common Names

  • Hairy Eucamptodontopsis
  • Eucamptodontopsis
  • Eucamptodontopsis Pilifera


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Uses & Benefits

Eucamptodontopsis pilifera has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It has also been used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucamptodontopsis pilifera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucamptodontopsis pilifera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Eucamptodontopsis pilifera

Eucamptodontopsis pilifera can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35135537: Based on data supplied by Bryonames