Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
horridula
ID:
1193192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 8: 78 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192530

Common Names

  • Barbella horridula
  • Horridula Barbella Moss
  • Horridula Shield Moss

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Description

Barbella horridula (also called Horrid Barbella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Mediterranean region. It is a small, bright green moss with a tufted growth form. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Barbella horridula is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbella horridula is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbella horridula is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the root ball in early spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Barbella horridula

Barbella horridula can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179457: Based on data supplied by Bryonames