Fontinalis bogotensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bogotensis
ID:
1182726
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 5, 4: 351 1865
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182064
Common Names
- Fontinalis bogotensis
- Bogota Watermoss
- Bogota Fontinalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis bogotensis (also called Bogota moss, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic moss species found in the rivers of the Andes Mountains in Colombia. 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 bogotensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fontinalis bogotensis 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 bogotensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159921: Based on data supplied by Bryonames