Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
vitiana
ID:
1148569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 44: 306 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147907

Common Names

  • Aerobryopsis vitiana
  • Forked Haircap Moss
  • Forked Moss

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Description

Aerobryopsis vitiana (also called Vitian Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit and a branched stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aerobryopsis vitiana is used as a food source and as a source of medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerobryopsis vitiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerobryopsis vitiana is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by division of the plant, or by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with good air circulation.

Where to Find Aerobryopsis vitiana

Aerobryopsis vitiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102517: Based on data supplied by Bryonames