See text Meterotiaceae is a family of mosses from the order Hypnales.

[1] Characteristic traits of the family include creeping stems with pendent branches, elongate, mostly papillose laminal cells, and pointed leaves.

[1] The taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of this complex group of mosses are difficult to interpret, and attempts to structure the taxon are ongoing.

[2] Species of Meteoriaceae are found in warm topical and subtropical regions worldwide.

[1] Meteoriaceae was originally classified under in the order Leucodontales, but are now within the Hypnales.