Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
lingulata
ID:
1155262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 847 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154600

Common Names

  • Bissetia lingulata
  • Lingulate Bissetia Moss
  • Bissetia's Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Bissetia lingulata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bissetia lingulata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed pods are long and thin and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves that are light green in color.

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Where to Find Bissetia lingulata

Bissetia lingulata can be found in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Species in the Bissetia genus

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113755: Based on data supplied by Bryonames