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
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.
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.
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,