Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1188557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 15(7): 7. 1 1918

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187895

Common Names

  • Moseniella brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Moseniella
  • Brazilian Moseniella Moss

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Description

Moseniella brasiliensis (also called Moseniella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil and inhabits wet montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall with opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Moseniella brasiliensis has been used as a source of fiber for weaving and rope making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moseniella brasiliensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Moseniella brasiliensis

Moseniella brasiliensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Moseniella brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moseniella brasiliensis?

Moseniella brasiliensis

What is the family of Moseniella brasiliensis?

Moseniellaceae

Where is Moseniella brasiliensis found?

Brazil

Species in the Moseniella genus

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35171139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames