Vesicularia dubyana

Vesicularia dubyana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Hypnales
Family: Hypnaceae
Genus: Vesicularia
Species:
V. dubyana
Binomial name
Vesicularia dubyana

Vesicularia dubyana, known as Java moss or Singapore moss, is a species of moss native to Asia.[1] It is common in the aquarium trade.[2]

The species was named in honor of botanist Jean Étienne Duby.[2]

Description

The species is monoecious and perennial, with an irregularly branched stem. In the wild, it is found on soils, rocks, and trunks of trees.[2]

Cultivation and uses

In the aquarium trade, Java moss can refer to either V. dubyana or Taxiphyllum barbieri, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the species.[2][3] Although V. dubyana was the first species to be called 'Java moss', it has been supplanted in popularity by T. barbieri.[4] It was first introduced to aquarists in 1933.[2]

V. dubyana is a hardy moss when grown in cultivation, and can tolerate temperatures between 15–20 °C (59–68 °F), low light, and variable pH. It can withstand brackish conditions. It propagates and forms sporophytes readily, even when fully submersed.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Vesicularia dubyana Brotherus, 1908". GBIF. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Kasselmann, Christel (2020). Aquarium Plants. Teltow, Germany. p. 579. ISBN 978-3-00-064912-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ Tan, B. C.; Loh, K. L.; Gan, C. W. (2005). "A case of mistaken identity? What is the true identity of Java Moss and other aquarium mosses sold in Singapore shops?" (PDF). Singapore Scientist. 102: 8–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.
  4. ^ "Vesicularia dubyana - Java moss". Flowgrow. Retrieved 9 February 2022.