Status:
valid
Authors:
Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 34: 155. f. 17 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186409
Common Names
- Fauriella baolocensis
- Baolocensis Moss
- Baoloc Fauriella
Description
Fauriella baolocensis (also called 'Baoloc Fauriella', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fauriella baolocensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fauriella baolocensis is a small white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fauriella baolocensis is a small, tufted moss that is native to Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. To cultivate it, provide a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Fauriella baolocensis
Fauriella baolocensis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Fauriella genus
Species in the Thuidiaceae family
Abietinella abietina,
Boulaya mittenii,
Bryonoguchia molkenboeri,
Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum,
Cyrto-hypnum espinosae,
Cyrto-hypnum intermedium,
Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae,
Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae,
Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum,
Echinophyllum sachalinense,
Fauriella petelotii,
Fauriella baolocensis,
Fauriella robustiuscula,
Fauriella tenerrima,
Fauriella tenuis,
Indothuidium kiasense,
Inouethuidium robbinsii,
Pelekium sharpii,
Pelekium bifarium,
Pelekium velatum,
Pelekium bonianum,
Pelekium campanulatum,
Pelekium chenagonii,
Pelekium ciliatum,
Pelekium contortulum,
Pelekium erosifolium,
Pelekium fuscatum,
Pelekium gratum,
Pelekium intricatum,
Pelekium investe,
Pelekium involvens,
Pelekium leptocladum,
Pelekium minusculum,
Pelekium minutulum,
Pelekium muricatulum,
Pelekium pygmaeum,
Pelekium ramosissimum,
Pelekium ramusculosum,
Pelekium schistocalyx,
Pelekium scabrosulum,
Pelekium siphotheca,
Pelekium subpinnatum,
Pelekium synoicum,
Pelekium varians,
Pelekium versicolor,
Pelekium watanabei,
Pelekium microphyllum,
Pelekium atlanticum,
Pelekium pseudoinvolvens,
Pelekium thomeanum,