Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal. ex Broth.) A.K. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 14: 196 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169677
Common Names
- Moseniella ulei
- Ulei
- Ulei Moseniella
Description
Moseniella ulei (also called Ule's Moseniella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Moseniella family. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America and Asia. It grows on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Moseniella ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moseniella ulei is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moseniella ulei can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Moseniella ulei
Moseniella ulei is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,