Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
turgida
ID:
1187727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) H. Rob. & Delgad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 76: 539 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187065



Common Names

  • Neosharpiella turgida
  • Turgida Neosharpiella
  • Turgid Moss


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Description

Neosharpiella turgida (also called Neosharpiella turgida, 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 turgida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neosharpiella turgida 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neosharpiella turgida can be propagated by division of its rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soil with partial shade.

Where to Find Neosharpiella turgida

Neosharpiella turgida 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,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Claudio Delgadillo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delgad.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames