Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
tophacea
ID:
1161884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 40: 63 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001161222

Common Names

  • Vesicularia tophacea
  • Tophacea Vesicularia
  • Tophacea Moss

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Description

Vesicularia tophacea (also called Vesicularia tophacea, 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

Vesicularia tophacea 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

The flower of Vesicularia tophacea is small and white with four petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vesicularia tophacea is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore germination or vegetative propagation. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It prefers temperatures between 15-25°C and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Vesicularia tophacea

Vesicularia tophacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

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,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35126845: Based on data supplied by Bryonames