Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
trichomanoides
ID:
1152971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Mitt.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 18 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152309



Common Names

  • Pireella trichomanoides
  • Hairy-stalked Pireella
  • Trichomanoides Pireella


Searching for Pireella trichomanoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pireella trichomanoides (also called Trichomanoid 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 trichomanoides 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

Flower: Pireella trichomanoides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Pireella trichomanoides are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Pireella trichomanoides are thin and have a light green color.

Searching for Pireella trichomanoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pireella trichomanoides 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 trichomanoides

Pireella trichomanoides 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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35109823: Based on data supplied by Bryonames