Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 3: 727 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188638
Common Names
- Neolindbergia rigida
- Rigid Neolindbergia
- Rigida Neolindbergia
Description
Neolindbergia rigida (also called Rigid Neolindbergia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, erect leaf. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Neolindbergia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it is drought tolerant and can grow in a variety of soils. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neolindbergia rigida has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Neolindbergia rigida
Neolindbergia rigida is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Neolindbergia rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neolindbergia rigida?
Neolindbergia rigida
What are the common names of Neolindbergia rigida?
Rigid sandwort
What is the natural habitat of Neolindbergia rigida?
Dry, rocky, coastal areas
Species in the Neolindbergia genus
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum,
Calyptothecium prainii,
Calyptothecium acutum,
Calyptothecium bescherellei,
Calyptothecium burmense,
Calyptothecium duplicatum,
Calyptothecium extensum,
Calyptothecium hookeri,
Calyptothecium nitidum,
Calyptothecium oxyphyllum,
Calyptothecium pinnatum,
Calyptothecium ramosii,
Calyptothecium recurvulum,
Calyptothecium subacutum,
Calyptothecium subhumile,
Calyptothecium symphysodontoides,
Calyptothecium urvilleanum,
Calyptothecium wightii,
Calyptothecium auriculatum,
Calyptothecium integrifolium,
Calyptothecium compressum,
Calyptothecium pterobryoides,
Calyptothecium squarrosulum,
Calyptothecium phyllogonioides,
Calyptothecium philippinense,
Henicodium geniculatum,
Hildebrandtiella cuspidans,
Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides,
Hildebrandtiella longiseta,
Hildebrandtiella phleoides,
Jaegerina formosa,
Jaegerina guatemalensis,
Jaegerina luzonensis,
Jaegerina plicata,
Jaegerina robillardii,
Jaegerina scariosa,
Jaegerina solitaria,
Jaegerina stolonifera,
Jaegerina retrosquarrosa,
Micralsopsis complanata,
Muellerobryum whiteleggei,
Neolindbergia deningeri,
Neolindbergia rigida,
Neolindbergia robusta,
Neolindbergia rugosa,
Neolindbergia vitiensis,
Neolindbergia cladomnioides,
Neolindbergia veloirae,
Orthorrhynchidium planifrons,
Orthostichopsis fornicata,