Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
hyperborea
ID:
1161892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grev. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Tent. Meth. Musc. 4: 149. 7 f. 19–22 1822

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161230



Common Names

  • Voitia hyperborea
  • Hyperborean Voitia
  • Hyperborean Moss


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Description

Voitia hyperborea (also called Voitia hyperborea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Voitia hyperborea is a type of moss that is often used in aquariums as a decorative element. It can also be used as a natural filter to help keep the water clean and clear. It is also known to help reduce nitrates in the water, which can help keep the water healthy for fish and other aquatic creatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voitia hyperborea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, bright green leaf.

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Where to Find Voitia hyperborea

Voitia hyperborea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Voitia genus

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126858: Based on data supplied by Bryonames