Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 231 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246349
Common Names
- Mosla exfoliata
- Exfoliata Moss
- Mossy Exfoliata
Synonyms
- Orthodon exfoliatus C.Y.Wu [unknown]
Description
Mosla exfoliata (also called Mosla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in meadows, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mosla exfoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mosla exfoliata is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosla exfoliata is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Mosla exfoliata
Mosla exfoliata is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Mosla exfoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosla exfoliata?
Mosla exfoliata
What is the common name of Mosla exfoliata?
Exfoliate Mosla
What is the natural habitat of Mosla exfoliata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Mosla genus
Mosla cavaleriei,
Mosla chinensis,
Mosla dianthera,
Mosla exfoliata,
Mosla hangchouensis,
Mosla japonica,
Mosla longibracteata,
Mosla longispica,
Mosla pauciflora,
Mosla scabra,
Mosla soochouensis,
Mosla tamdaoensis,
Mosla bracteata,
Mosla hangchowensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.