Peristethium aequatoris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequatoris
ID:
1036261
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuijt) Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 550 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035599
Common Names
- Aequatoris Peristethium
- Peristethium Aequatoris
- Aequatoris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peristethium aequatoris (also called Peristethium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss species with a smooth texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peristethium aequatoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peristethium aequatoris are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peristethium aequatoris can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Peristethium aequatoris
Peristethium aequatoris is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Species in the Peristethium genus
Peristethium aequatoris, Peristethium archeri, Peristethium attenuatum, Peristethium polystachyum, Peristethium primarium, Peristethium lojae, Peristethium peruviense, Peristethium leptostachyum, Peristethium reticulatum, Peristethium colombianum, Peristethium confertiflorum, Peristethium lamprophyllum, Peristethium nitidum, Peristethium palandense, Peristethium roraimense, Peristethium tortistylum, Peristethium grahamii, Peristethium phaneroneurum,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100355622: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.