Status:
valid
Authors:
Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 61: 259. f. 2: e–j 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195119
Common Names
- Meteoriopsis novoguinensis
- Novoguinensis' Meteoriopsis
- Forked Meteoriopsis
Description
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis (also called Novoguinean Meteoriopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Meteoriopsidaceae. It is found in Asia, specifically in Papua New Guinea. This species is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single, short stem with two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis is a small, evergreen moss that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing is best done in the spring or summer when the temperatures are warmer. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Meteoriopsis novoguinensis
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis is found in the northern hemisphere, in boreal and temperate regions. It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meteoriopsis novoguinensis?
Meteoriopsis novoguinensis
What type of plant is Meteoriopsis novoguinensis?
A moss
What is the common name of Meteoriopsis novoguinensis?
Novoguin Meteoropsis
Species in the Meteoriopsis genus
Species in the Meteoriaceae family
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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,
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Cryptopapillaria feae,
Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,