Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
coreana
ID:
1172544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 12: 32. f. 12 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171882

Common Names

  • Pylaisia coreana
  • Coreana Moss
  • Pylaisia Moss

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Description

Pylaisia coreana (also called Corean Pylaisia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has a thalloid growth form and is usually found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisia coreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pylaisia coreana is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pylaisia coreana is best done in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pylaisia coreana

Pylaisia coreana is native to East Asia and can be found in the wild in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Pylaisiaceae family

Calohypnum sakuraii, Calohypnum amabile, Calohypnum macrogynum, Calohypnum oldhamii, Calohypnum plumiforme, Calohypnum sikkimense, Pylaisia buckii, Pylaisia brevirostris, Pylaisia brotheri, Pylaisia condensata, Pylaisia coreana, Pylaisia curviramea, Pylaisia extenta, Pylaisia intricata, Pylaisia nana, Pylaisia obtusa, Pylaisia polyantha, Pylaisia selwynii, Pylaisia subcircinata, Pylaisia falcata, Pylaisia cristata, Pylaisia steerei, Pylaisia levieri, Pylaisia kunisawae, Pylaisia speciosa, Pylaisia pseudofertilis, Pylaisia afoninae, Pylaisia bezgodovii, Pylaisia heteromalla, Calliergonella cuspidata, Calliergonella lindbergii, Calliergonella curvifolia, Homomallium adnatum, Homomallium connexum, Homomallium homalostegium, Homomallium incurvatum, Homomallium japonico-adnatum, Homomallium mexicanum, Homomallium plagiangium, Homomallium simlaense, Homomallium yuennanense, Homomallium sharpii, Homomallium gollanii, Homomallium andoi, Ptilium crista-castrensis, Buckia vaucheri, Roaldia dolomitica, Roaldia revoluta, Aquilonium adscendens, Aquilonium plicatulum,

References

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144301: Based on data supplied by Bryonames