Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
reesei
ID:
1212713

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen & Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Acad. Paedagog. Agriensis, Sect. Biol. 24: 65 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212051

Common Names

  • Pilotrichella reesei
  • Reesei Pilotrichella
  • Reesei Pilotrichella

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Description

Pilotrichella reesei (also called Pilotrichella reesei, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pilotricheaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a lanceolate shape. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichella reesei has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichella reesei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Pilotrichella reesei

Pilotrichella reesei can be found in Europe and North America

Pilotrichella reesei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilotrichella reesei?

Pilotrichella reesei

What is the natural habitat of Pilotrichella reesei?

It is found in damp, shady places in the temperate parts of Europe and Asia.

What are the characteristics of Pilotrichella reesei?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and small, ovate leaves.

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

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214496: Based on data supplied by Bryonames