Ulota gigantospora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantospora
ID:
1043138
Status:
valid
Authors:
F. Lara, Caparrós & Garilleti
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 33(3): 214 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042476
Common Names
- Ulota gigantospora
- Gigantospora Ulota
- Gigantospora Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ulota gigantospora (also called Giant Ulota, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a greenish-brown to yellowish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Ulota gigantospora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ulota gigantospora has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ulota gigantospora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular pruning.
Where to Find Ulota gigantospora
Ulota gigantospora is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Ulota genus
Ulota yunnanensis, Ulota gigantospora, Ulota angusti-limbata, Ulota angustissima, Ulota coarctata, Ulota cochleata, Ulota crispa, Ulota curvifolia, Ulota drummondii, Ulota ecklonii, Ulota eurystoma, Ulota fuegiana, Ulota fulva, Ulota germana, Ulota glabella, Ulota hutchinsiae, Ulota intermedia, Ulota japonica, Ulota lutea, Ulota luteola, Ulota macrocalycina, Ulota macrodontia, Ulota magellanica, Ulota megalospora, Ulota membranata, Ulota morrisonensis, Ulota novo-guinensis, Ulota obtusiuscula, Ulota perbreviseta, Ulota phyllanthoides, Ulota pusilla, Ulota pycnophylla, Ulota rehmannii, Ulota reptans, Ulota robusta, Ulota rubella, Ulota schmidii, Ulota splendida, Ulota ventricosa, Ulota viridis, Ulota yakushimensis, Ulota perichaetialis, Ulota gymnostoma, Ulota rhytiore, Ulota longifolia, Ulota macrospora, Ulota barclayi, Ulota bruchii, Ulota crispula, Ulota larrainii,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,
References
Francisco Lara (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lara' in the authors string.
Ricardo Garilleti (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garilleti' in the authors string.
Rut Caparrós: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caparrós' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374970: Based on data supplied by Bryonames