Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
longirostratus
ID:
1152458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 70 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151796



Common Names

  • Pilopogon longirostratus
  • Long-beaked Beard-grass
  • Long-beaked Beard-grass


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Description

Pilopogon longirostratus (also called Pilopogon longirostris, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has slender, erect stems and small, ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pilopogon longirostratus has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilopogon longirostratus is a small, yellowish-white flower with a short, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a short, round stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilopogon longirostratus can be propagated by spores or vegetatively by dividing the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Plants should be kept in partial shade and protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Pilopogon longirostratus

Pilopogon longirostratus is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109138: Based on data supplied by Bryonames