| Vesicularia dubyana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Hypnaceae |
| Genus: | Vesicularia |
| Species: | V. dubyana |
| Binomial name | |
| Vesicularia dubyana Broth. | |
Vesicularia dubyana, known as Java moss or Singapore moss, is a species of moss native to Asia. It is common in the aquarium trade.
The species was named in honor of botanist Jean Étienne Duby.
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.
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. Although V. dubyana was the first species to be called 'Java moss', it has been supplanted in popularity by T. barbieri. It was first introduced to aquarists in 1933.
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.
References
- "Vesicularia dubyana Brotherus, 1908". GBIF. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ 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.
| Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Vesicularia dubyana | |
| Hypnum dubyanum | |