Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
crispa
ID:
1040892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(1): 45 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040230



Common Names

  • Exsertotheca crispa
  • Crispa Exsertotheca
  • Crispa's Exsertotheca


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Description

Exsertotheca crispa (also called Crisped Exsertotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 40 cm. It has ovate leaves that are about 7 cm long and 3 cm wide, and its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Exsertotheca crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exsertotheca crispa is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Exsertotheca crispa

Exsertotheca crispa can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Neckeraceae family

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References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367155: Based on data supplied by Bryonames