Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tenax
ID:
1193215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 824 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192553

Common Names

  • Barbella Tenax
  • Tenacious Barbella
  • Tenacious Bellflower

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Description

Barbella tenax (also called Slender 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 tenax 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

Barbella tenax has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbella tenax is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seed in a well-drained, sunny location in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny location. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure a healthy, vigorous plant.

Where to Find Barbella tenax

Barbella tenax is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Barbella tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbella tenax?

Barbella tenax

What is the common name of Barbella tenax?

No common name

What is the family of Barbella tenax?

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
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: 35179482: Based on data supplied by Bryonames