Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal. ex Dusén) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 3: 879 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188616
Common Names
- Neckeropsis Spurio-Truncata
- Spurio-Truncata Moss
- Spurio-Truncata Neckera
Uses & Benefits
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata is a species of moss that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of mulch and compost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Neckeropsis spurio-truncata
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neckeropsis spurio-truncata?
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata
What are the common names of Neckeropsis spurio-truncata?
Spurious-truncate moss
What is the natural habitat of Neckeropsis spurio-truncata?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Neckeropsis genus
Neckeropsis cyclophylla,
Neckeropsis persplendida,
Neckeropsis serrophila,
Neckeropsis darjeelingensis,
Neckeropsis gracilis,
Neckeropsis amazonica,
Neckeropsis andamana,
Neckeropsis boiviniana,
Neckeropsis crinita,
Neckeropsis disticha,
Neckeropsis exserta,
Neckeropsis fimbriata,
Neckeropsis foveolata,
Neckeropsis inundata,
Neckeropsis liliana,
Neckeropsis madecassa,
Neckeropsis nanodisticha,
Neckeropsis pabstiana,
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata,
Neckeropsis undulata,
Neckeropsis villae-ricae,
Neckeropsis beccariana,
Neckeropsis pocsii,
Neckeropsis formosica,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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Forsstroemia coronata,
Forsstroemia cryphaeoides,
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Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
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Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,