Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1176767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. 2(3): 168. 2 f. 13 1803

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176105

Common Names

  • Meesia Minor
  • Minor's Meesia
  • Minor Meesia

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Description

Meesia minor (also called 'Meesia', 'Minor', 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 minor 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 minor 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.

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Where to Find Meesia minor

Meesia minor can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

References

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150796: Based on data supplied by Bryonames