Species:
rhynchostegiocarpa
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. & Paris) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1094 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161172
Common Names
- Vesicularia rhynchostegiocarpa
- Rhynchostegio Moss
- Rhynchostegio's Moss
Description
Vesicularia rhynchostegiocarpa (also called Feather 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 feathery 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 rhynchostegiocarpa is a popular aquarium plant that can be used to provide shelter and hiding places for fish. It can also be used as a decorative plant in terrariums and vivariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vesicularia rhynchostegiocarpa is small and white in color. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vesicularia rhynchostegiocarpa 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 rhynchostegiocarpa
Vesicularia rhynchostegiocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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,