Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 942 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184035
Common Names
- Hookeriopsis exesa
- Exesa Hookeriopsis
- Cut Hookeriopsis
Description
Hookeriopsis exesa (also called exserted Hooker's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, dark green moss with a cushion-like growth habit and distinctive, protruding leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and is often found growing on rocks and other surfaces.
Uses & Benefits
Hookeriopsis exesa has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hookeriopsis exesa are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Hookeriopsis exesa
Hookeriopsis exesa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hookeriopsis exesa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hookeriopsis exesa?
Hookeriopsis exesa
What is the common name of Hookeriopsis exesa?
Hookeriopsis
What is the natural habitat of Hookeriopsis exesa?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Hookeriopsis genus
Hookeriopsis balazsii,
Hookeriopsis beyrichiana,
Hookeriopsis brunneophylla,
Hookeriopsis corcovadensis,
Hookeriopsis exesa,
Hookeriopsis hornschuchiana,
Hookeriopsis leiophylla,
Hookeriopsis luteorufescens,
Hookeriopsis pallidifolia,
Hookeriopsis vesicularia,
Hookeriopsis pocsii,
Hookeriopsis borneensis,
Hookeriopsis crispifolia,
Species in the Pilotrichaceae family
Amblytropis hispidula,
Amblytropis setosa,
Actinodontium adscendens,
Actinodontium dusenii,
Actinodontium rhaphidostegum,
Actinodontium sprucei,
Actinodontium streptopogoneum,
Actinodontium pygmaeum,
Brymela angustiretis,
Brymela complanata,
Brymela crosbyi,
Brymela laevinervis,
Brymela tutezona,
Brymela acuminata,
Brymela cuspidata,
Brymela fissidentoides,
Brymela fluminensis,
Brymela obtusifolia,
Brymela parkeriana,
Brymela rugulosa,
Brymela websteri,
Brymela cavifolia,
Callicostella callicostelloides,
Callicostella africana,
Callicostella apophysata,
Callicostella armata,
Callicostella ascensionis,
Callicostella attenuata,
Callicostella beccariana,
Callicostella belangeriana,
Callicostella bernoullii,
Callicostella bisexualis,
Callicostella brevipes,
Callicostella caledonica,
Callicostella campbelliana,
Callicostella chevalieri,
Callicostella chionophylla,
Callicostella chlorina,
Callicostella chloroneura,
Callicostella circinata,
Callicostella constricta,
Callicostella cruegeri,
Callicostella daltoniaecarpa,
Callicostella depressa,
Callicostella disticha,
Callicostella eberhardtiana,
Callicostella emarginatula,
Callicostella erosotruncata,
Callicostella fallax,
Callicostella fissidentella,