Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mollissima
ID:
1042172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 373 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041510



Common Names

  • Mollissima Rostellularia
  • Mollissima Soft Moss
  • Soft Moss


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Description

Rostellularia mollissima (also called Rostellularia mollissima, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a pointed tip and a white flower. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Rostellularia mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rostellularia mollissima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rostellularia mollissima is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Rostellularia mollissima

Rostellularia mollissima is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,