Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
pilifer
ID:
1211366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 60: 252 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210704



Common Names

  • Herbertus pilifer
  • Pilifer Herbertus
  • Pilifer Moss


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Description

Herbertus pilifer (also called Piliferous Herbertus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus pilifer is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herbertus pilifer is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus pilifer is a small, evergreen liverwort species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or spore production. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but prefers cooler climates. It is also tolerant of drought and can survive in dry conditions. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate a pH range of 4.5-6.5. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Herbertus pilifer

Herbertus pilifer is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Herbertus pilifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus pilifer?

Herbertus pilifer

What is the family of Herbertus pilifer?

Herbertaceae

What is the habitat of Herbertus pilifer?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,