Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
foveolata
ID:
1189249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 188 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188587

Common Names

  • Neckeropsis Foveolata
  • Foveolata Moss
  • Foveolata Neckera

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Description

Neckeropsis foveolata (also called 'Pitted Moss' and 'Pitted-Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has a bright green, cushion-like appearance. It is a small plant, typically reaching heights of only 1-2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Neckeropsis foveolata is used as a decorative plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used in the production of paper, as it is a fast-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neckeropsis foveolata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Where to Find Neckeropsis foveolata

Neckeropsis foveolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Neckeropsis foveolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neckeropsis foveolata?

Neckeropsis foveolata

What is the family of Neckeropsis foveolata?

Neckeraceae

What is the distribution of Neckeropsis foveolata?

South America

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35172226: Based on data supplied by Bryonames