Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triquetra
ID:
1176775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L. ex Jolycl.) Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 12: 357 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176113

Common Names

  • Meesia Triquetra
  • Triquetra's Meesia
  • Triquetra Meesia

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Description

Meesia triquetra (also called 'Meesia', 'Triquetra', among many other common names) is an evergreen 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 triquetra 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

Meesia triquetra has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Meesia triquetra

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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Marie Thérèse Jolyclerc (1746-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jolycl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150811: Based on data supplied by Bryonames