Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
peruviense
ID:
1036267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuijt) Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 565 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035605



Common Names

  • Peruviense Peristethium
  • Peristethium Peruviense
  • Peristethium peruviense


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Description

Peristethium peruviense (also called Peristethium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss species with a smooth texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peristethium peruviense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristethium peruviense has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Peristethium peruviense

Peristethium peruviense is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

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