| Vesicularia dubyana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Hypnaceae |
| Genus: | Vesicularia |
| Species: | V. dubyana
|
| Binomial name | |
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
Vesicularia dubyana, known as Java moss or Singapore moss, is a species of moss native to Asia. [1] It is common in the aquarium trade. [2]
The species was named in honor of botanist Jean Étienne Duby. [2]
Description
The species is monoecious and perennial, with an irregularly branched stem. In the wild, it is found on soils, rocks, and trunks of trees. [2]
Cultivation and uses
In the aquarium trade, Java moss can refer to either V. dubyana or Taxiphyllum barbieri, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the species. [2] [3] Although V. dubyana was the first species to be called 'Java moss', it has been supplanted in popularity by T. barbieri. [4] It was first introduced to aquarists in 1933. [2]
V. dubyana is a hardy moss when grown in cultivation, and can tolerate temperatures between 15–20 °C (59–68 °F), low light, and variable pH. It can withstand brackish conditions. It propagates and forms sporophytes readily, even when fully submersed. [2]
References
- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana Brotherus, 1908". GBIF. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^
a
b
c
d
e
f Kasselmann, Christel (2020). Aquarium Plants.
Teltow, Germany. p. 579.
ISBN
978-3-00-064912-7.
{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) - ^ Tan, B. C.; Loh, K. L.; Gan, C. W. (2005). "A case of mistaken identity? What is the true identity of Java Moss and other aquarium mosses sold in Singapore shops?" (PDF). Singapore Scientist. 102: 8–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana - Java moss". Flowgrow. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
|---|---|
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Hypnaceae |
| Genus: | Vesicularia |
| Species: | V. dubyana
|
| Binomial name | |
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
Vesicularia dubyana, known as Java moss or Singapore moss, is a species of moss native to Asia. [1] It is common in the aquarium trade. [2]
The species was named in honor of botanist Jean Étienne Duby. [2]
Description
The species is monoecious and perennial, with an irregularly branched stem. In the wild, it is found on soils, rocks, and trunks of trees. [2]
Cultivation and uses
In the aquarium trade, Java moss can refer to either V. dubyana or Taxiphyllum barbieri, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the species. [2] [3] Although V. dubyana was the first species to be called 'Java moss', it has been supplanted in popularity by T. barbieri. [4] It was first introduced to aquarists in 1933. [2]
V. dubyana is a hardy moss when grown in cultivation, and can tolerate temperatures between 15–20 °C (59–68 °F), low light, and variable pH. It can withstand brackish conditions. It propagates and forms sporophytes readily, even when fully submersed. [2]
References
- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana Brotherus, 1908". GBIF. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^
a
b
c
d
e
f Kasselmann, Christel (2020). Aquarium Plants.
Teltow, Germany. p. 579.
ISBN
978-3-00-064912-7.
{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) - ^ Tan, B. C.; Loh, K. L.; Gan, C. W. (2005). "A case of mistaken identity? What is the true identity of Java Moss and other aquarium mosses sold in Singapore shops?" (PDF). Singapore Scientist. 102: 8–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana - Java moss". Flowgrow. Retrieved 9 February 2022.