Parisia laevipila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevipila
ID:
1195648
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cardot & Thér.) Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 361 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194986
Common Names
- Laevipila Parisia Moss
- Parisia Moss
- Laevipila Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parisia laevipila (also called Parisia laevipila, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green to yellowish-brown color and a glossy sheen. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Parisia laevipila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parisia laevipila has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parisia laevipila is a small moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in a soil-less medium such as sphagnum moss or peat moss.
Where to Find Parisia laevipila
Parisia laevipila can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Parisia laevipila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parisia laevipila?
Parisia laevipila
What type of plant is Parisia laevipila?
A moss
Where is Parisia laevipila found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Parisia genus
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
Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183064: Based on data supplied by Bryonames