Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
perpinnata
ID:
1193202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 825 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192540

Common Names

  • Barbella Perpinnata
  • Perpinnate Barbella
  • Perpinnate Bellflower

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Description

Barbella perpinnata (also called Perpinnate Hair-Cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a soft, feathery appearance. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barbella perpinnata is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barbella perpinnata 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 perpinnata 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 perpinnata

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

Barbella perpinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbella perpinnata?

Barbella perpinnata

What is the common name of Barbella perpinnata?

No common name

What is the family of Barbella perpinnata?

Barbellaceae

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: 35179467: Based on data supplied by Bryonames