Status:
valid
Authors:
Thouvenot
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 42(10): 150. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008810
Common Names
- Nowellia asperilobula
- Rough-lobed Nowellia
- Nowellia Moss
Description
Nowellia asperilobula (also called Asperilobula Nowellia, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodland floors and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Nowellia asperilobula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create natural dyes and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nowellia asperilobula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nowellia asperilobula can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Nowellia asperilobula
Nowellia asperilobula can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Nowellia asperilobula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nowellia asperilobula?
Nowellia asperilobula
What is the common name of Nowellia asperilobula?
Rough-lobed Nowellia
What type of environment does Nowellia asperilobula prefer?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Nowellia genus
Nowellia curvifolia,
Nowellia aciliata,
Nowellia borneensis,
Nowellia wrightii,
Nowellia asperilobula,
Nowellia dominicensis,
Nowellia evansii,
Nowellia langii,
Nowellia pusilla,
Nowellia reedii,
Nowellia yunckeri,
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii,
Alobiellopsis acroscyphus,
Alobiellopsis dominicensis,
Alobiellopsis parvifolius,
Alobiellopsis heteromorphus,
Alobiellopsis pillansii,
Cephalozia bicuspidata,
Cephalozia lacinulata,
Cephalozia macounii,
Cephalozia crossii,
Cephalozia hamatiloba,
Cephalozia ambigua,
Cephalozia darjeelingensis,
Cephalozia badia,
Cephalozia indica,
Cephalozia pandei,
Cephalozia kashyapii,
Cephalozia chilensis,
Cephalozia turgida,
Cephalozia austrigena,
Cephalozia schusteriana,
Cephalozia pachygyna,
Cephalozia mollusca,
Cephalozia neesiana,
Cephalozia nishimurae,
Cephalozia parvifolia,
Cephalozia physocaula,
Cephalozia acuminata,
Cephalozia acutiloba,
Cephalozia albula,
Cephalozia stolonacea,
Cephalozia tricuspidata,
Cephalozia trivialis,
Cephalozia tubulata,
Cephalozia veltenii,
Cephalozia conchata,
Cephalozia drucei,
Cephalozia fuegiensis,
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis,
Cephalozia lucens,
Cephalozia macgregorii,
Cephalozia maxima,
Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra,
Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis africana,
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,