Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Species:
barbula
ID:
1195220

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

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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.

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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

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182473: Based on data supplied by Bryonames