Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
247011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 29: 177 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246343



Common Names

  • Mosla chinensis
  • Chinensis Moss
  • Mossy Chinensis


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Synonyms

  • Mosla angustifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Mosla chinensis kiangsiensis G.P.Zhu & J.L.Shi [unknown]
  • Mosla coreana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Mosla fordii Maxim. [unknown]
  • Orthodon angustifolius (Maxim.) Masam. [unknown]
  • Orthodon chinensis Kudô [unknown]
  • Orthodon fordii (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Calamintha clipeata Vaniot [unknown]

Description

Mosla chinensis (also called Mosla chinensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mosla chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mosla chinensis is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosla chinensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mosla chinensis

Mosla chinensis is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Mosla chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosla chinensis?

Mosla chinensis

What is the common name of Mosla chinensis?

Chinese Mosla

What is the natural habitat of Mosla chinensis?

Tropical rainforests of East Asia

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References