Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
1161761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 66: 355 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161099



Common Names

  • Christmas Moss
  • Taiwan Moss
  • Willow Moss


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Description

Vesicularia elegantula (also called Glaucous Moss, among many other common names) is a small, greenish-brown moss with a creeping and branching habit. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as streams, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Vesicularia elegantula is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vesicularia elegantula has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vesicularia elegantula is an aquatic moss species that is commonly used in aquariums and terrariums. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a nutrient-rich environment with plenty of light and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. To propagate, simply cut a piece of the moss and attach it to a rock or driftwood. It will quickly spread and form a lush carpet of moss.

Where to Find Vesicularia elegantula

Vesicularia elegantula can be found in moist, shady areas in Asia.

Species in the Vesicularia genus

Vesicularia acinacifolia, Vesicularia albo-viridis, Vesicularia amboinensis, Vesicularia angustifolia, Vesicularia anisothecia, Vesicularia aperta, Vesicularia aquatilis, Vesicularia argentinica, Vesicularia ayresii, Vesicularia bescherellei, Vesicularia borealis, Vesicularia brachytheciopsis, Vesicularia buruensis, Vesicularia caloblasta, Vesicularia calodictyon, Vesicularia chlorotica, Vesicularia codonopyxis, Vesicularia combae, Vesicularia crassiramea, Vesicularia cruegeri, Vesicularia debilis, Vesicularia demangei, Vesicularia dubyana, Vesicularia elegantula, Vesicularia ferriei, Vesicularia firma, Vesicularia fonticola, Vesicularia galerulata, Vesicularia glaucina, Vesicularia glaucissima, Vesicularia glaucopinnata, Vesicularia glaucula, Vesicularia glazioviana, Vesicularia golungensis, Vesicularia hamata, Vesicularia hapalyptera, Vesicularia hygrobium, Vesicularia immunda, Vesicularia immutata, Vesicularia inflectens, Vesicularia inundata, Vesicularia ischyropteris, Vesicularia janowskyi, Vesicularia kurzii, Vesicularia latiramea, Vesicularia lepervanchei, Vesicularia levieri, Vesicularia lonchocormus, Vesicularia longo-fluitans, Vesicularia loricatifolia,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames