Neckeropsis darjeelingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darjeelingensis
ID:
1170353
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gangulee
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Mosses E. India 5: 1398. f. 689 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169691
Common Names
- Neckeropsis darjeelingensis
- Darjeelingensis
- Darjeelingensis Neckeropsis
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Neckeropsis darjeelingensis (also called 'Darjeelingensis Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with bright green, glossy leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Neckeropsis darjeelingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neckeropsis darjeelingensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Neckeropsis darjeelingensis can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Neckeropsis darjeelingensis
Neckeropsis darjeelingensis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Neckeropsis genus
Neckeropsis cyclophylla, Neckeropsis persplendida, Neckeropsis serrophila, Neckeropsis darjeelingensis, Neckeropsis gracilis, Neckeropsis amazonica, Neckeropsis andamana, Neckeropsis boiviniana, Neckeropsis crinita, Neckeropsis disticha, Neckeropsis exserta, Neckeropsis fimbriata, Neckeropsis foveolata, Neckeropsis inundata, Neckeropsis liliana, Neckeropsis madecassa, Neckeropsis nanodisticha, Neckeropsis pabstiana, Neckeropsis spurio-truncata, Neckeropsis undulata, Neckeropsis villae-ricae, Neckeropsis beccariana, Neckeropsis pocsii, Neckeropsis formosica,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,
References
Hirendra Chandra Gangulee (1914-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gangulee' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140944: Based on data supplied by Bryonames