Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
yesensis
ID:
1161595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch. ex Ihsiba

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Cat. Mosses Japan 71 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160933



Common Names

  • Ulea Yesensis
  • Uleobryum Peruvianum
  • Uleopsis Mamillata


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Description

Ulea yesensis (also called Yeso Ulea, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ulea yesensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ulea yesensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulea yesensis is a moss species that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It is a low-growing moss that prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a pot or in a garden bed. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps or by taking cuttings from the plant.

Where to Find Ulea yesensis

Ulea yesensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Ulea genus

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126458: Based on data supplied by Bryonames