Ulota perichaetialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perichaetialis
ID:
1204874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sainsbury) Goffinet
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Twenty-first Cent. 153 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204212
Common Names
- Perichaetialis Ulota Moss
- Perichaetialis Ulota
- Ulota perichaetialis
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Ulota perichaetialis (also called Perichaetial Ulota, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, or in soil.
Uses & Benefits
Ulota perichaetialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low-growing habit make it a popular choice for ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ulota perichaetialis is a small, yellow-green, 6-parted, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, yellow-brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, upright leaf.
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Ulota perichaetialis can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is best to water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ulota perichaetialis
Ulota perichaetialis can be found in the tropical rainforests of 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
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
George Osborne King Sainsbury (1880-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainsbury' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203967: Based on data supplied by Bryonames