Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berthelotiana
ID:
1147228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 12: 31 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146566


Searching for Andoa berthelotiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Andoa berthelotiana (also called Berthelot's Andoa, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Andreaeaceae. It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, and is usually found in shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andoa berthelotiana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, asthma, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andoa berthelotiana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

Searching for Andoa berthelotiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Andoa berthelotiana

Andoa berthelotiana is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats in the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Species in the Andoa genus

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100009: Based on data supplied by Bryonames