Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
schenckii
ID:
1182691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 39 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182029



Common Names

  • Floribundaria schenckii
  • Schenck's Watermoss
  • Schenck's Fontinalis


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Description

Floribundaria schenckii (also called Schenck's 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

Floribundaria schenckii 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 Floribundaria schenckii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floribundaria schenckii is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is a fast-growing species and can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain its lush foliage.

Where to Find Floribundaria schenckii

Floribundaria schenckii is native to tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159812: Based on data supplied by Bryonames