Status:
valid
Authors:
Kumm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Der Führer in die Lebermoose und die Gefässkryptogamen: 60. 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016799
Common Names
- Pellia undulata
- Undulata Pellia
- Undulata Moss
Description
Pellia undulata (also called Undulate Pellia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a yellow-green color and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pellia undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. Its leaves are used as a natural fertilizer for other plants and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellia undulata has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pellia undulata is a small aquatic liverwort that is native to the eastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some drought. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Pellia undulata
Pellia undulata can be found in moist soils in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Pellia undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pellia undulata?
Pellia undulata
What are the common names of Pellia undulata?
Undulate Pellia, Undulate Liverwort
What is the growth habit of Pellia undulata?
Pellia undulata is a small, mat-forming liverwort
Species in the Pelliaceae family
Pellia epiphylla,
Pellia neesiana,
Pellia appalachiana,
Pellia columbiana,
Pellia cordaeana,
Pellia crispa,
Pellia gottscheana,
Pellia longifolia,
Pellia undulata,
Apopellia alpicola,
Apopellia endiviifolia,
Apopellia megaspora,