Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. ex Gangulee
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Mosses E. India 5: 1338. f. 656 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146774
Common Names
- Barbella angustifolia
- Angustifolia Moss
- Angustifolia Moss Plant
Description
Barbella angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Barbella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Barbulaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barbella angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barbella angustifolia var. subtenax Müll. Hal. ex Gangulee
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbella angustifolia is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbella angustifolia can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to -5°C.
Where to Find Barbella angustifolia
Barbella angustifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Species in the Barbella genus
Barbella angustifolia,
Barbella turgida,
Barbella capillaris,
Barbella compressiramea,
Barbella futunensis,
Barbella horridula,
Barbella kurzii,
Barbella perpinnata,
Barbella rufifolia,
Barbella tenax,
Barbella biformis,
Barbella chrysonema,
Barbella eusebii,
Barbella minuta,
Barbella linearifolia,
Species in the Meteoriaceae family
Duthiella flaccida,
Duthiella formosana,
Duthiella speciosissima,
Duthiella wallichii,
Duthiella declinata,
Aerobryidium aureonitens,
Aerobryidium crispifolium,
Aerobryidium filamentosum,
Aerobryidium laosiense,
Aerobryidium levieri,
Aerobryidium indicum,
Aerobryopsis capensis,
Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia,
Aerobryopsis deflexa,
Aerobryopsis leptosigmata,
Aerobryopsis membranacea,
Aerobryopsis parisii,
Aerobryopsis pulchricoma,
Aerobryopsis striatula,
Aerobryopsis subdivergens,
Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata,
Aerobryopsis vitiana,
Aerobryopsis cirrifolia,
Aerobryopsis fuscescens,
Aerobryopsis aristifolia,
Aerobryopsis yunnanensis,
Aerobryopsis longissima,
Aerobryopsis bauerae,
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis,
Barbella angustifolia,
Barbella turgida,
Barbella capillaris,
Barbella compressiramea,
Barbella futunensis,
Barbella horridula,
Barbella kurzii,
Barbella perpinnata,
Barbella rufifolia,
Barbella tenax,
Barbella biformis,
Barbella chrysonema,
Barbella eusebii,
Barbella minuta,
Barbella linearifolia,
Barbellopsis macroblasta,
Barbellopsis trichophora,
Barbellopsis conferva,
Chrysocladium retrorsum,
Cryptopapillaria feae,
Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,