Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 1: 152 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177501
Common Names
- Buxbaumia javanica
- Javanica Buxbaumia Moss
- Javanica Moss
Uses & Benefits
Buxbaumia javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Buxbaumia javanica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Where to Find Buxbaumia javanica
Buxbaumia javanica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Australia.
Buxbaumia javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buxbaumia javanica?
Buxbaumia javanica
What is the common name of Buxbaumia javanica?
Javan Buxbaumia
What is the habitat of Buxbaumia javanica?
Buxbaumia javanica is found in humid forests, usually near streams or rivers
Species in the Buxbaumia genus
Buxbaumia aphylla,
Buxbaumia colyerae,
Buxbaumia javanica,
Buxbaumia minakatae,
Buxbaumia novae-zelandiae,
Buxbaumia piperi,
Buxbaumia viridis,
Buxbaumia punctata,
Buxbaumia symmetrica,
Buxbaumia himalayensis,
Buxbaumia thorsborneae,
Species in the Buxbaumiaceae family
Buxbaumia aphylla,
Buxbaumia colyerae,
Buxbaumia javanica,
Buxbaumia minakatae,
Buxbaumia novae-zelandiae,
Buxbaumia piperi,
Buxbaumia viridis,
Buxbaumia punctata,
Buxbaumia symmetrica,
Buxbaumia himalayensis,
Buxbaumia thorsborneae,