Fontinalis antipyretica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antipyretica
ID:
1182707
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 298 1801
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182045
Common Names
- Fontinalis antipyretica
- Fever-reducing Watermoss
- Fever-reducing Fontinalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis antipyretica (also called fever moss, among many other common names) is a small aquatic moss species found in the streams and rivers of Europe and North America. It has a bright green color and grows in slow-moving and still waters. It is a popular aquarium plant and is often used in terrariums and vivariums.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis antipyretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fontinalis antipyretica var. heldreichii R. RutheFontinalis antipyretica sub. bryhnii (Limpr.) Podp.
Fontinalis antipyretica var. minor Brid.
Fontinalis antipyretica var. rotundifolia J.-P. Frahm
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fontinalis antipyretica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Fontinalis antipyretica is found in northern parts of North America, including Canada and the United States.
Species in the Fontinalis genus
Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159847: Based on data supplied by Bryonames