Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uxordecora
ID:
1036857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quedensley & Villaseñor

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 12: 28 (-30; fig. 1) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036195



Common Names

  • Roldana uxordecora
  • Uxordecora Roldana
  • Roldana


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Description

Roldana uxordecora (also called the Uxor Decorative Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, leafy thallus that is typically 1-2 cm wide and 2-3 cm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana uxordecora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Roldana uxordecora are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana uxordecora can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny, well-drained environment with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Roldana uxordecora

Roldana uxordecora is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Species in the Roldana genus

Roldana cristobalensis, Roldana cordovensis, Roldana neogibsonii, Roldana hirsuticaulis, Roldana juxtlahuacana, Roldana tlacotepecana, Roldana schaffneri, Roldana ehrenbergiana, Roldana heteroidea, Roldana mezquitalana, Roldana mazatecana, Roldana barba-johannis, Roldana pennellii, Roldana subpeltata, Roldana gentryi, Roldana hartwegii, Roldana scandens, Roldana acutangula, Roldana robinsoniana, Roldana mixtecana, Roldana michoacana, Roldana anisophylla, Roldana oaxacana, Roldana tepopana, Roldana heteroideus, Roldana chapalensis, Roldana hintonii, Roldana langlassei, Roldana lanicaulis, Roldana floresiorum, Roldana mexicana, Roldana sartorii, Roldana angulifolia, Roldana heracleifolia, Roldana gonzaleziae, Roldana albonervia, Roldana greenmanii, Roldana eriophylla, Roldana lobata, Roldana guadalajarensis, Roldana metepecus, Roldana sundbergii, Roldana jurgensenii, Roldana petasioides, Roldana heterogama, Roldana platanifolia, Roldana reticulata, Roldana tonii, Roldana petasitis, Roldana galiciana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.
Taylor Sultan Quedensley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quedensley' in the authors string.