Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
oedicarpa
ID:
1161811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 40: 62 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161149



Common Names

  • Oedicarpa Moss
  • Fern Moss
  • Hair Moss


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Description

Vesicularia oedicarpa (also called Pillow Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss-like aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a bright green color and grows in a pillow-like form. It is found in slow-moving streams, ponds, and other shallow bodies of water. It prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH and warm temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Vesicularia oedicarpa is often used in aquariums as a decorative plant. It can also be used to filter out pollutants from water and reduce nitrate levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vesicularia oedicarpa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vesicularia oedicarpa can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by cutting the stems. It can be grown in a substrate of aquarium gravel or sand. It prefers a temperature range of 68-82°F (20-28°C) and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It requires moderate to high lighting and regular water changes.

Where to Find Vesicularia oedicarpa

Vesicularia oedicarpa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126763: Based on data supplied by Bryonames