Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
neocaledonica
ID:
1151257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 48(15): 5. 1–19 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150595



Common Names

  • Parisia neocaledonica
  • Neocaledonica Parisia
  • Neocaledonica Moss


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Description

Parisia neocaledonica (also called Neocaledonica Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parisia neocaledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parisia neocaledonica has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parisia neocaledonica is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Parisia neocaledonica

Parisia neocaledonica is native to New Caledonia.

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

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: 35107082: Based on data supplied by Bryonames