Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Reichardt
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Reise Novara 1: 181 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188621
Common Names
- Neckeropsis Undulata
- Undulata Moss
- Undulata Neckera
Uses & Benefits
Neckeropsis undulata is a species of moss that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of mulch and compost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neckeropsis undulata has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neckeropsis undulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Neckeropsis undulata
Neckeropsis undulata can be found in tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Neckeropsis undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neckeropsis undulata?
Neckeropsis undulata
What are the common names of Neckeropsis undulata?
Undulate moss
What is the natural habitat of Neckeropsis undulata?
Moist, shady areas
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,