Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
quitense
ID:
1212715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) B.H. Allen & Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Acad. Paedagog. Agriensis, Sect. Biol. 24: 69 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212053



Common Names

  • Pleurozium quitense
  • Quitense Pleurozium
  • Quito Pleurozium


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Description

Pleurozium quitense (also called Pleurozium quitense, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pleuroziaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a lanceolate shape. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurozium quitense has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurozium quitense has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Pleurozium quitense

Pleurozium quitense can be found in South America

Pleurozium quitense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurozium quitense?

Pleurozium quitense

What is the natural habitat of Pleurozium quitense?

It is found in damp, shady places in the temperate parts of Europe and Asia.

What are the characteristics of Pleurozium quitense?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and small, ovate leaves.

Species in the Pleurozium genus

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214498: Based on data supplied by Bryonames