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Mayaca fluviatilis
Mayaca fluviatilis is a species of flowering plant, often referred to by its genus name, Mayaca. It is also known as bog moss.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Mayaca fluviatilis Aubl.
- Family: Mayacaceae (sometimes referred to as the "Mayaca" family)
- Synonyms: The Plant List includes 18 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Mayaca, of which 5 are accepted species names.
Distribution and Habitat
- Mayaca fluviatilis grows in swamps and other wet areas from the Southern United States to South America. It is also occasionally found in seepage areas and lake margins in Florida.
- It has also been identified near Innisfail, North Queensland, Australia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Mayaca is described as a small American genus of delicate mossy monocotyledonous bog plants.
- It is an aquatic or terrestrial herb with spirally arranged, many-ranked leaves.
Ecology
- Mayaca fluviatilis is a popular aquarium plant, especially for aquascapes.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Abstract mentions flavonol glycosides quercetin 3O-glucoside, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside present in Mayaca.
Further Information
- Mayaca fluviatilis TSN 39122 can be found on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- Details and a photo can be found on Wikimedia Commons.