Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1186064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 603 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185402

Common Names

  • Sorapilla sprucei
  • Sprucei Sorapilla
  • Sprucei's Sorapilla

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Uses & Benefits

Sorapilla sprucei is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorapilla sprucei has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Where to Find Sorapilla sprucei

Sorapilla sprucei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Sorapilla genus

Species in the Sorapillaceae family

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165980: Based on data supplied by Bryonames