Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
1176778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 173 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176116

Common Names

  • Meesia Uliginosa
  • Uliginosa's Meesia
  • Uliginosa Meesia

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Uses & Benefits

Meesia uliginosa 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 uliginosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Meesia uliginosa can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on a nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist and the plants should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Meesia uliginosa

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

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150821: Based on data supplied by Bryonames