Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1147436

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hirendra Chandra Gangulee (1914-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gangulee' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100353: Based on data supplied by Bryonames