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Ehrenberg's barbula moss
Scientific Name: Barbula ehrenbergii
Family: Pottiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Ehrenberg's Barbula Moss (Barbula ehrenbergii)
Ehrenberg's Barbula Moss, scientifically known as Barbula ehrenbergii, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family. It is also commonly referred to as Barbula moss, although this term can refer to other species within the Barbula genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Barbula ehrenbergii (Lor.) Fleisch.
- Family: Pottiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The provided text doesn't give clear synonyms for Barbula ehrenbergii, but it does list several other Barbula species, which may be confused with it.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text does not include specific information about the distribution or habitat of Ehrenberg's Barbula Moss.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ehrenberg's Barbula Moss is described as nonvascular.
- Other mosses in the same classification can grow in distinctive, bright yellow-green turfs up to 1.5 cm tall.
- Leaves are usually 1.5 to 2 mm long and spread away from the stem when moist.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that the moss Barbula indica can be a habitat for moss-dwelling testate amoebae. It also indicates studies of testate amoeba communities and heavy metal concentrations in this moss species. While this information does not directly pertain to Barbula ehrenbergii, it provides insight into the ecological interactions of related mosses.
- Epiphytic algae can grow on mosses.
Further Information
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA PLANTS Profile
- portal-jardin.com
- Wikispecies
- Garden Guides