Status:
valid
Authors:
R. Medina, F. Lara & Garilleti
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 114(2): 317 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041454
Common Names
- Orthotrichum pilosissimum
- Pilosissimum Orthotrichum
- Hairy Orthotrichum
Description
Orthotrichum pilosissimum (also called Hairy Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is an evergreen moss native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows up to 10 cm in height and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Its habitat is in the understory of the forest, where it grows in the shade of the trees.
Uses & Benefits
Orthotrichum pilosissimum has many medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used to treat respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthotrichum pilosissimum is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthotrichum pilosissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Orthotrichum pilosissimum
Orthotrichum pilosissimum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Orthotrichum genus
Orthotrichum dagestanicum,
Orthotrichum pilosissimum,
Orthotrichum mazimpakanum,
Orthotrichum denticulatum,
Orthotrichum hooglandii,
Orthotrichum sharpii,
Orthotrichum flowersii,
Orthotrichum aequatoreum,
Orthotrichum alpestre,
Orthotrichum anomalum,
Orthotrichum assimile,
Orthotrichum atratum,
Orthotrichum bartramii,
Orthotrichum bicolor,
Orthotrichum callistomum,
Orthotrichum calvum,
Orthotrichum canum,
Orthotrichum columbicum,
Orthotrichum compactum,
Orthotrichum consimile,
Orthotrichum consobrinum,
Orthotrichum crassifolium,
Orthotrichum crenatoerosum,
Orthotrichum crenulatum,
Orthotrichum diaphanum,
Orthotrichum erpodiaceum,
Orthotrichum erubescens,
Orthotrichum euryphyllum,
Orthotrichum hallii,
Orthotrichum heteromallum,
Orthotrichum hybridum,
Orthotrichum ibukiense,
Orthotrichum leikipiae,
Orthotrichum leiothecium,
Orthotrichum lescurii,
Orthotrichum letourneuxii,
Orthotrichum liliputanum,
Orthotrichum malacothecium,
Orthotrichum meyenianum,
Orthotrichum microcarpum,
Orthotrichum obtusatum,
Orthotrichum ohioense,
Orthotrichum pallens,
Orthotrichum patens,
Orthotrichum pellucidum,
Orthotrichum penicillatum,
Orthotrichum philibertii,
Orthotrichum pulchellum,
Orthotrichum pumilum,
Orthotrichum pungens,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata,
Cardotiella quinquefaria,
Cardotiella renauldii,
Cardotiella secunda,
Cardotiella subappendiculata,
Cardotiella elimbata,
Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa,
Desmotheca apiculata,
Desmotheca brachiata,
Florschuetziella steerei,
Florschuetziella scaberrima,
Groutiella tumidula,
Groutiella chimborazensis,
Groutiella apiculata,
Groutiella husnotii,
Groutiella macrorrhyncha,
Groutiella mucronifolia,
Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha,
Groutiella thraustophylla,
Groutiella tomentosa,
Groutiella wagneriana,
Groutiella obtusa,
Groutiella maracaibensis,
Groutiella reesei,
Groutiella tuberculata,
Leiomitrium plicatum,
Leratia neocaledonica,
Leratia obtusifolia,
Leratia exigua,
Macrocoma tenuis,
Macrocoma orthotrichoides,
Macrocoma abyssinica,
Macrocoma brasiliensis,
Macrocoma iwatsukii,
Macrocoma frigida,
Macrocoma gastonyi,
Macrocoma lycopodioides,
Macrocoma pulchella,
Macromitrium chloromitrium,
Macromitrium perreflexum,
Macromitrium onraedtii,
Macromitrium sharpii,
Macromitrium lomasense,
Macromitrium fusco-aureum,
Macromitrium galipense,
Macromitrium gigasporum,
Macromitrium glabratum,
Macromitrium globirameum,
Macromitrium gracile,
Macromitrium greenmanii,