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]
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Hypnaceae |
| Genus: | Vesicularia |
| Species: | V. dubyana
|
| Binomial name | |
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
The species was named in honor of botanist Jean Étienne Duby.[2]
Description
editThe 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
editIn 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
edit- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana Brotherus, 1908". GBIF. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ 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) - ^ 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.
- ^ "Vesicularia dubyana - Java moss". Flowgrow. Retrieved 9 February 2022.