Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
macroblasta
ID:
1040141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 117: 105 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039479

Common Names

  • Macroblasta Barbellopsis
  • Macroblasta Plant
  • Macroblasta Flower

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Description

Barbellopsis macroblasta (also called Macroblasta Barbellopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Barbellopsidaceae. This species is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and in wet areas of open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barbellopsis macroblasta is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbellopsis macroblasta has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbellopsis macroblasta is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Barbellopsis macroblasta

Barbellopsis macroblasta is found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including parts of China and Japan.

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.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100364522: Based on data supplied by Bryonames