Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Crypt. As. 257 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171909
Common Names
- Pylaisia Obtusa
- Blunt-Leaved Pylaisia
- Oblique-Leaved Pylaisia
Description
Pylaisia obtusa (also called 'Blunt-leaved Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pylaisiaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems, and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pylaisia obtusa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pylaisia obtusa is small, yellow-green in color, and has a short stem. The seed is a small, yellow-brown spore. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
Where to Find Pylaisia obtusa
Pylaisia obtusa is native to West Africa and can be found in the wild in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
Pylaisia obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pylaisia obtusa?
Pylaisia obtusa
What is the common name of Pylaisia obtusa?
Obtuse Pylaisia
What type of habitat does Pylaisia obtusa prefer?
Pylaisia obtusa prefers moist, shady 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,