Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
barbarae
ID:
1533396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luceño, Cerrejón, J. Muñoz & Maguilla

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 336(2): 152. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017488



Common Names

  • Barbara's Andreaea Moss
  • Barbara's Andreaea
  • Barbara's Moss


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Description

Andreaea barbarae (also called 'Barbara's moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Andreaeaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea barbarae is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant, and is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas with high winds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andreaea barbarae is small and green, with a single petal. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea barbarae is a moss found in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore sowing or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shaded area. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into small clumps and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Andreaea barbarae

Andreaea barbarae can be found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Andreaea barbarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andreaea barbarae?

Andreaea barbarae

What type of plant is Andreaea barbarae?

Moss

Where is Andreaea barbarae found?

North America

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100471418: Based on data supplied by Bryonames