Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Rob. & Delgad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 76: 537. f. 1–8 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187064
Common Names
- Neosharpiella aztecorum
- Aztecorum Neosharpiella
- Aztecorum Moss
Description
Neosharpiella aztecorum (also called Neosharpiella aztecorum, among many other common names) is a moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small plant with a single, upright stem and a single, erect leaf. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neosharpiella aztecorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neosharpiella aztecorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neosharpiella aztecorum can be propagated by division of its rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soil with partial shade.
Where to Find Neosharpiella aztecorum
Neosharpiella aztecorum is native to Mexico.
Species in the Neosharpiella genus
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii,
Anacolia scioana,
Anacolia webbii,
Anacolia breutelii,
Bartramia alaris,
Bartramia angustifolia,
Bartramia angustissima,
Bartramia aprica,
Bartramia aristaria,
Bartramia aurescens,
Bartramia brachypus,
Bartramia brevifolia,
Bartramia breviseta,
Bartramia capensis,
Bartramia compacta,
Bartramia conica,
Bartramia costa-ricensis,
Bartramia crassinervia,
Bartramia deciduaefolia,
Bartramia delagoae,
Bartramia didymocarpa,
Bartramia gigantea,
Bartramia halleriana,
Bartramia hampeana,
Bartramia humilis,
Bartramia inconspicua,
Bartramia ithyphylla,
Bartramia ithyphylloides,
Bartramia laevisphaera,
Bartramia longifolia,
Bartramia macounii,
Bartramia maderensis,
Bartramia madurensis,
Bartramia marionensis,
Bartramia mathewsii,
Bartramia microstoma,
Bartramia mossmaniana,
Bartramia nanosubulata,
Bartramia papulans,
Bartramia penicillatula,
Bartramia perpumila,
Bartramia pilicuspis,
Bartramia polytrichoides,
Bartramia pomiformis,
Bartramia potosica,
Bartramia pseudocryptopodium,
Bartramia rietmanniana,
Bartramia robusta,
Bartramia stricta,
Bartramia strictifolia,