Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwägr.) Steere
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 48: 84 1945
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194558
Common Names
- Luisierella Barbula
- Barbula Moss
- Barbula's Moss
Description
Luisierella barbula (also called Barbula Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a greenish-brown color. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and its preferred habitats are moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Luisierella barbula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luisierella barbula is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luisierella barbula is a moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to use a soil mix that is rich in organic matter and to keep the soil moist. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings from the plant and replanting them.
Where to Find Luisierella barbula
Luisierella barbula can be found in wet, acidic soils in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Luisierella genus
Species in the Timmiellaceae family
Luisierella barbula,
Timmiella anomala,
Timmiella barbuloides,
Timmiella brevidens,
Timmiella cameruniae,
Timmiella corniculata,
Timmiella crassinervis,
Timmiella diminuta,
Timmiella flexiseta,
Timmiella subintegra,
Timmiella umbrosa,
Timmiella pelindaba,
Timmiella acaulon,