Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
nitida
ID:
1170356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Ireland

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 77: 457 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169694



Common Names

  • Neomacounia nitida
  • Nitida
  • Nitida Neomacounia


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Description

Neomacounia nitida (also called 'Nitida 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 rosette 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

Neomacounia nitida 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 Neomacounia nitida is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomacounia nitida 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 Neomacounia nitida

Neomacounia nitida is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sunny, rocky areas.

Species in the Neomacounia genus

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Robert Root Ireland (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ireland' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140947: Based on data supplied by Bryonames