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
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.
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 Neckeropsis genus
Neckeropsis cyclophylla,
Neckeropsis persplendida,
Neckeropsis serrophila,
Neckeropsis darjeelingensis,
Neckeropsis gracilis,
Neckeropsis amazonica,
Neckeropsis andamana,
Neckeropsis boiviniana,
Neckeropsis crinita,
Neckeropsis disticha,
Neckeropsis exserta,
Neckeropsis fimbriata,
Neckeropsis foveolata,
Neckeropsis inundata,
Neckeropsis liliana,
Neckeropsis madecassa,
Neckeropsis nanodisticha,
Neckeropsis pabstiana,
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata,
Neckeropsis undulata,
Neckeropsis villae-ricae,
Neckeropsis beccariana,
Neckeropsis pocsii,
Neckeropsis formosica,
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,