Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
1187070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tixier

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 34: 154. f. 16 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186408

Common Names

  • Fauriella petelotii
  • Petelotii Moss
  • Petelot's Fauriella

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Description

Fauriella petelotii (also called 'Petelot's 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 petelotii 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 petelotii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fauriella petelotii 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 petelotii

Fauriella petelotii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168567: Based on data supplied by Bryonames