Callicostella prabaktiana is a creeping moss with a wide distribution in the Asian tropics, where it grows on wet rocks and shaded
riverbanks, among others. It resembles the species Callicostella papillata very much, however, it can be discerned from the latter
by missing papillae (tiny bumps) on the leaf cells as well as a less serrate leaf margin in the tip area. It is often considered a variety
of this species, though (C. papillata var. prabaktiana). The creeping, irregularly ramified shoots have a flat leaf pattern and look a bit
like those of the Vesicularia species. However, C. prabaktiana can be discerned from the latter e.g. by a thick double midrib
reaching almost to the leaf tip, rather roundish, thick-walled leaf cells and its tongue-shaped shortly acute leaf form.
Callicostella prabaktiana may grow very slowly when cultivated submersed, however, it seems to be quite undemanding. Its
growth habit makes this moss especially interesting as ephiphytical plant: its shoots nestle against the substrate and attach to it
very tightly with their rhizoids. Loose shoots grow downwards, much like those of "Weeping Moss" (Vesicularia ferriei). Attached
to rocks or driftwood with fishing line or something comparable, C. prabaktiana forms a dense "flowing" mat.
Each portion is: 5x5 cm.
This item can be shipped internationally.
Each portion is: 5x5 cm.
This item can be shipped internationally.
