Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
mauiensis
ID:
1152585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 255 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 159) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151923

Common Names

  • Pilotrichella mauiensis
  • Mauiensis Pilotrichella
  • Maui Pilotrichella

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Description

Pilotrichella mauiensis (also called 'Maui Pilotrichella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforests to high-altitude cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichella mauiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichella mauiensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichella mauiensis can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep it in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pilotrichella mauiensis

Pilotrichella mauiensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109319: Based on data supplied by Bryonames