Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 12: 70 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176222
Common Names
- Undulate Mesochaete
- Undulate Mesochaet
- Mesochaete undulata
Uses & Benefits
Mesochaete undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mesochaete undulata is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with green leaves.
Where to Find Mesochaete undulata
Mesochaete undulata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mesochaete undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesochaete undulata?
Mesochaete undulata
What type of plant is Mesochaete undulata?
It is a moss species.
Where does Mesochaete undulata grow?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Mesochaete genus
Species in the Aulacomniaceae family
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum,
Aulacomnium heterostichoides,
Aulacomnium acuminatum,
Aulacomnium androgynum,
Aulacomnium heterostichum,
Aulacomnium palustre,
Aulacomnium turgidum,
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii,
Hymenodontopsis bifaria,
Hymenodontopsis mnioides,
Hymenodontopsis vallis-gratiae,
Mesochaete taxiforme,
Mesochaete undulata,