Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 851 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194444
Description
Homaliodendron paquei (also called Paque's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Homaliopsidaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a yellowish-green stem and leaves. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Homaliodendron paquei has been used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems. It has been used as an astringent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has also been used to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homaliodendron paquei is a white or yellowish-white, 5-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homaliodendron paquei can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from stem cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from a healthy plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Homaliodendron paquei
Homaliodendron paquei can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
Species in the Homaliodendron genus
Homaliodendron fruticosum,
Homaliodendron pulchrum,
Homaliodendron spinosum,
Homaliodendron crassinervium,
Homaliodendron dentatum,
Homaliodendron erosifolium,
Homaliodendron flabellatum,
Homaliodendron gracile,
Homaliodendron intermedium,
Homaliodendron montagneanum,
Homaliodendron opacum,
Homaliodendron papillosum,
Homaliodendron paquei,
Homaliodendron pinnatelloides,
Homaliodendron punctulatum,
Homaliodendron rectifolium,
Homaliodendron stracheyanum,
Homaliodendron undulatum,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana,
Forsstroemia yezoana,
Forsstroemia coronata,
Forsstroemia cryphaeoides,
Forsstroemia indica,
Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,