Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 82: 265 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202202
Common Names
- Barbellopsis trichophora
- Trichophora Barbellopsis Moss
- Trichophora Barbellopsis
Description
Barbellopsis trichophora (also called Trichophora Barbellopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss with a tufted growth form. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Barbellopsis trichophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to cover large areas. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbellopsis trichophora has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and arrow-shaped in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbellopsis trichophora is a species of aquatic moss that can be propagated by division of the plant. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas in the garden or in a container with a moist, well-draining soil. It should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Barbellopsis trichophora
Barbellopsis trichophora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.
Species in the Barbellopsis genus
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,