Pallavicinia himalayensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himalayensis
ID:
1532323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn. ex Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Mémoires de l'Herbier Boissier. 11: 13. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016676
Common Names
- Pallavicinia himalayensis
- Himalayan Pallavicinia
- Himalayensis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pallavicinia himalayensis (also called Prionothallus himalayensis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pallavicinia himalayensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pallavicinia himalayensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are short and thin with a single, long leaf.
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Pallavicinia himalayensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Pallavicinia himalayensis
Pallavicinia himalayensis can be found in the Himalayas.
Pallavicinia himalayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pallavicinia himalayensis?
Pallavicinia himalayensis
What type of plant is Pallavicinia himalayensis?
It is a liverwort
Where is Pallavicinia himalayensis found?
It is found in Europe and Asia
Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family
Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100402654: Based on data supplied by Bryonames