Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
flexilis
ID:
1152542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 33(11): 34 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151880



Common Names

  • Flexilis Parakeet
  • Flexible Parakeet
  • Flexilis Grass Parakeet


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Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichella flexilis has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used to make dyes and perfumes, and as an ingredient in cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilotrichella flexilis for. nudiramulosa (Müll. Hal.) B.H. Allen & Magill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichella flexilis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichella flexilis is best propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot or area of the garden.

Where to Find Pilotrichella flexilis

Pilotrichella flexilis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109262: Based on data supplied by Bryonames