Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
comes
ID:
1189286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 3: 73 1948

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188624

Common Names

  • Neobarbella Comes
  • Comes Moss
  • Comes Neckera

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Description

Neobarbella comes (also called Come's Neobarbella, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, erect leaf. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Neobarbella comes is a species of moss that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of mulch and compost.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neobarbella comes var. pilifera (Broth. & M. Yasuda) B.C. Tan, S. He & Isov.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neobarbella comes has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobarbella comes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Neobarbella comes

Neobarbella comes is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Neobarbella comes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobarbella comes?

Neobarbella comes

What are the common names of Neobarbella comes?

Comes' moss

What is the natural habitat of Neobarbella comes?

Moist, shady areas

Species in the Neobarbella genus

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172265: Based on data supplied by Bryonames