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barbula moss

Scientific Name: Barbula indica var. gregaria

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Barbula Moss

This section provides information about various species within the genus Barbula, commonly known as barbula moss. Several species and related taxa are discussed, highlighting their characteristics, distribution, and ecological roles.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae (as indicated by "Facts on Barbula Moss on Garden Guides. From the Plants (or Plantae) Kingdom...")
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Genus: Barbula Hedw.
  • Synonyms: Mentions Tortula subg. Barbula (Hedw.) De Not. and Barbula sect. Senophyllum C. Mll. ex Podp.
  • Species Examples:
    • Barbula unguiculata Hedw. (Bird's-claw Beard-moss)
      • Synonym: Barbula unguiculata f. apiculata (Hedw.) Mnk.
      • Barbula unguiculata f. propagulosa Crum.
    • Barbula convoluta Hedw. (Convoluted barbula moss; Lesser Bird's-claw Beard-moss)
      • Variety: Barbula convoluta var. eustegia
    • Barbula indica
    • Barbula agraria (Hedw.) R.H. Zander
    • Barbula amplexifolia (Mitt.) Jaeg.
    • Barbula calycina I.G.
    • Barbula caespitosa Schwaegr. (Tufted Barbula Moss)
    • Barbula ehrenbergii (Ehrenberg's barbula moss)
    • Barbula rutfofusca
    • Barbula satoi
    • Barbula constricta J. Linn.
    • Barbula cancellata Mll. Hal.
    • Barbula vinealis (Soft-tufted Beard Moss)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Generally found in disturbed or semi-desert sites, though some species are common and can grow in abundance.
  • Barbula unguiculata was found on a road margin in Osaka, Japan.
  • Some species are found in calcareous regions of the Austrian Alps.
  • Barbula species are reported in California, though "rather uncommon."
  • One species of Barbula is reported from China.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Barbula unguiculata grows in distinctive, bright yellow-green turfs up to 1.5 cm tall.
  • Leaves of Barbula unguiculata are usually 1.5 to 2 mm long and spread away from the stem when moist.
  • Barbula convoluta is a bright, yellow-green moss that forms cushions or tufts.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • A new species, Pythium barbulae, was isolated from Barbula unguiculata.
  • Barbula constricta was used as an active bio-monitor.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • GBIF view on Barbula indica
  • Encyclopedia of Life Family: Pottiaceae