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
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.
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
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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,