Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1036271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rizzini) Caires

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 26: 669 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035609



Common Names

  • Pubescens Pusillanthus
  • Pusillanthus Pubescens
  • Pusillanthus pubescens


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Description

Pusillanthus pubescens (also called Pusillanthus, 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

Pusillanthus pubescens 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

Pusillanthus pubescens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pusillanthus pubescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Pusillanthus pubescens

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

Species in the Pusillanthus genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Claudenir Simões Caires (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caires' in the authors string.