Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
1193174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 169 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192512

Common Names

  • Barbella capillaris
  • Capillaris Barbella
  • Capillaris Moss

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Description

Barbella capillaris (also called 'Capillary Barbella', among many other common names) is a species of moss with a creeping habit and long, slender stems. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barbella capillaris is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barbella capillaris has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbella capillaris is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seed in a well-drained, sunny location in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny location. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure a healthy, vigorous plant.

Where to Find Barbella capillaris

Barbella capillaris can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179435: Based on data supplied by Bryonames