Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) S. Okamura
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 36(7): 18 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176230
Common Names
- Meteoriella soluta
- Solitary Meteoriella
- Solitary Moss
Uses & Benefits
Meteoriella soluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Meteoriella soluta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meteoriella soluta is a species of fern in the family Meteoriaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cultivation and propagation of Meteoriella soluta is relatively easy. It can be grown from spores or from divisions of the rhizome. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Meteoriella soluta
Meteoriella soluta can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Meteoriella soluta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meteoriella soluta?
Meteoriella soluta
What type of plant is Meteoriella soluta?
It is a moss species.
Where does Meteoriella soluta grow?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Meteoriella genus
Species in the Hylocomiaceae family
Hylocomiastrum himalayanum,
Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum,
Hylocomiastrum umbratum,
Hylocomium splendens,
Leptohymenium brachystegium,
Leptohymenium breutelii,
Leptohymenium dentatum,
Leptohymenium hokinense,
Leptohymenium longisetaceum,
Leptohymenium loriferum,
Leptohymenium stramineum,
Leptohymenium tenue,
Leptohymenium sharpii,
Loeskeobryum brevirostre,
Loeskeobryum cavifolium,
Macrothamnium javense,
Macrothamnium macrocarpum,
Macrothamnium leptohymenioides,
Meteoriella soluta,
Neodolichomitra yunnanensis,
Orontobryum hookeri,
Orontobryum darjeelingensis,
Pleurozium schreberi,
Pleurozium quitense,
Puiggariopsis aurifolia,
Rhytidiadelphus loreus,
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus,
Rhytidiadelphus japonicus,
Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus,
Rhytidiadelphus pacificus,
Rhytidiopsis robusta,
Leptocladiella delicatula,
Leptocladiella flagellaris,
Leptocladiella psilura,
Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,