Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Ptilidiales
Species:
bisseti
ID:
1206259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) S. Hatt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 2: 10 1947

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205597

Common Names

  • Neotrichocolea bisseti
  • Bisseti Neotrichocolea
  • Bisseti Liverwort

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Description

Neotrichocolea bisseti (also called Bisset's Neotrichocolea, among many other common names) is a small, bright green moss species that is native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on the sides of rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Neotrichocolea bisseti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neotrichocolea bisseti has small, yellow-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotrichocolea bisseti is a small moss that grows in wet, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Neotrichocolea bisseti

Neotrichocolea bisseti is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Neotrichocolea genus

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205922: Based on data supplied by Bryonames