Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
1161618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P. Beauv.) Hammar

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Orthotrich. Ulot. Suec. 25 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160956

Common Names

  • Ulota coarctata
  • Coarctata Moss
  • Ulota Moss

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Description

Ulota coarctata (also called Coarctate Ulota, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit, meaning it grows in a flat, horizontal position. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ulota coarctata 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

The flower of Ulota coarctata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulota coarctata 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 Ulota coarctata

Ulota coarctata is found in North America and Europe.

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Olaf Niklas Hammar (1821-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126492: Based on data supplied by Bryonames