Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
bicuspidatus
ID:
1198220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197558



Common Names

  • Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus
  • Two-toothed Neesioscyphus
  • Two-toothed Moss


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Description

Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus (also called False Golden Star, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus is used as a ground cover in rock gardens, and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus

Neesioscyphus bicuspidatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family

Acroscyphella iwatsukii, Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza, Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis, Balantiopsis bisbifida, Balantiopsis montana, Balantiopsis splendens, Balantiopsis verrucosa, Balantiopsis tumida, Balantiopsis purpurata, Balantiopsis cancellata, Balantiopsis rosea, Balantiopsis paucidens, Balantiopsis neocaledonica, Balantiopsis diplophylla, Balantiopsis lingulata, Balantiopsis asymmetrica, Balantiopsis brasiliensis, Balantiopsis erinacea, Balantiopsis crocea, Balantiopsis convexiuscula, Balantiopsis ciliaris, Eoisotachis stephanii, Eoisotachis nigella, Isotachis multiceps, Isotachis serrulata, Isotachis olivacea, Isotachis plicata, Isotachis intortifolia, Isotachis lopezii, Isotachis humectata, Isotachis grossidens, Isotachis japonica, Isotachis armata, Isotachis aubertii, Isotachis inflata, Isotachis erythrorhiza, Isotachis spegazziniana, Isotachis sprucei, Isotachis vexans, Isotachis westlandica, Isotachis boliviensis, Isotachis chinensis, Isotachis fragilis, Isotachis grandis, Isotachis hastatistipula, Isotachis hians, Isotachis indica, Isotachis lyallii, Isotachis minima, Isotachis montana,

References

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187115: Based on data supplied by Bryonames