Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pocsii
ID:
1199590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Enroth & Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 97: 171. f. 1–9 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198928

Common Names

  • Neckeropsis pocsii
  • Pocsii Neckeropsis
  • Neckeropsis Pocsii

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Description

Neckeropsis pocsii (also called Pocsii Neckeropsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the tropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neckeropsis pocsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neckeropsis pocsii is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neckeropsis pocsii is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the thalli, which can be done in spring or early summer. The thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neckeropsis pocsii

Neckeropsis pocsii is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, in many parts of the world.

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

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189310: Based on data supplied by Bryonames