Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
papillosula
ID:
1152966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 18 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152304



Common Names

  • Pireella papillosula
  • Papillose Pireella
  • Papillosula Pireella


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Description

Pireella papillosula (also called Papillose Pirea, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pireellaceae. It is found in Central America and Mexico, growing in moist, shady places, usually on rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Pireella papillosula has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pireella papillosula has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pireella papillosula can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Pireella papillosula

Pireella papillosula is native to tropical Africa.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109817: Based on data supplied by Bryonames