Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
javensis
ID:
1176909

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 3: 841 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176247



Common Names

  • Meteoriopsis javensis
  • Javan Meteoriopsis
  • Javan Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Meteoriopsis javensis 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

The flower of Meteoriopsis javensis is white or yellowish-white, with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meteoriopsis javensis is a species of fern in the family Meteoriaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cultivation and propagation of Meteoriopsis javensis 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 Meteoriopsis javensis

Meteoriopsis javensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150983: Based on data supplied by Bryonames