Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
1161665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1872–73: 164 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 442) 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161003

Common Names

  • Ulota magellanica
  • Magellan Cushion Moss
  • Magellan Ulota

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Uses & Benefits

Ulota magellanica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, stomachaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ulota magellanica is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulota magellanica is a small, tuft-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Ulota magellanica

Ulota magellanica can be found in the Southern Andes, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego.

Species in the Ulota genus

Ulota yunnanensis, Ulota gigantospora, Ulota angusti-limbata, Ulota angustissima, Ulota coarctata, Ulota cochleata, Ulota crispa, Ulota curvifolia, Ulota drummondii, Ulota ecklonii, Ulota eurystoma, Ulota fuegiana, Ulota fulva, Ulota germana, Ulota glabella, Ulota hutchinsiae, Ulota intermedia, Ulota japonica, Ulota lutea, Ulota luteola, Ulota macrocalycina, Ulota macrodontia, Ulota magellanica, Ulota megalospora, Ulota membranata, Ulota morrisonensis, Ulota novo-guinensis, Ulota obtusiuscula, Ulota perbreviseta, Ulota phyllanthoides, Ulota pusilla, Ulota pycnophylla, Ulota rehmannii, Ulota reptans, Ulota robusta, Ulota rubella, Ulota schmidii, Ulota splendida, Ulota ventricosa, Ulota viridis, Ulota yakushimensis, Ulota perichaetialis, Ulota gymnostoma, Ulota rhytiore, Ulota longifolia, Ulota macrospora, Ulota barclayi, Ulota bruchii, Ulota crispula, Ulota larrainii,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126569: Based on data supplied by Bryonames