Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
cymbifolia
ID:
1152951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 17 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152289



Common Names

  • Pireella cymbifolia
  • Boat-leaved Pireella
  • Boat-leaved Moss


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Description

Pireella cymbifolia (also called Cymbiform Pirea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and can also be found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pireella cymbifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pireella cymbifolia is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and a light green color.

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Where to Find Pireella cymbifolia

Pireella cymbifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109802: Based on data supplied by Bryonames