Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
biformis
ID:
1195240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 41: 321. f. 39: a–f 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194578

Common Names

  • Barbella Biformis
  • Biformis Moss
  • Biformis's Moss

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Description

Barbella biformis (also called Barbella, among many other common names) is an evergreen, pinnately branched moss with a creeping habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, where it is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Barbella biformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbella biformis has small, white flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbella biformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Barbella biformis

Barbella biformis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames