Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulei
ID:
1176777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 89 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176115

Common Names

  • Meesia Ulei
  • Ulei's Meesia
  • Ulei Meesia

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Uses & Benefits

Meesia ulei has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meesia ulei has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meesia ulei can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on a nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist and the plants should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Meesia ulei

Meesia ulei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150820: Based on data supplied by Bryonames