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
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.
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
Species in the Neotrichocoleaceae family