Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Arikawa
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 95: 102 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212265
Common Names
- Levier's Pylaisia
- Pylaisia Levieri
- Levieri Pylaisia
Description
Pylaisia levieri (also called Pylaisia levieri, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass-like plant found in the dry, rocky hills of the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, usually among rocks or in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Pylaisia levieri has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments, as a general tonic, and as a food source. It has also been used as a source of fibre for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pylaisia levieri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Where to Find Pylaisia levieri
Pylaisia levieri can be found in South Africa.
Pylaisia levieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pylaisia levieri?
Pylaisia levieri
What type of plant is Pylaisia levieri?
Moss
What is the habitat of Pylaisia levieri?
Dry, rocky habitats
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,