Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 173 1801
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176100
Common Names
- Meesia Longiseta
- Longiseta's Meesia
- Longiseta Meesia
Description
Meesia longiseta (also called 'Meesia', 'Longiseta', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, and prefers moist habitats, such as wet meadows, bogs, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Meesia longiseta has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meesia longiseta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Meesia longiseta
Meesia longiseta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Meesiaceae family
Leptobryum pyriforme,
Amblyodon dealbatum,
Meesia hexasticha,
Meesia longiseta,
Meesia triquetra,
Meesia ulei,
Meesia uliginosa,
Meesia minor,
Meesia minutissima,
Neomeesia paludella,
Paludella squarrosa,