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barbula moss

Scientific Name: Barbula indica var. indica

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Barbula Moss

This page provides information about various mosses belonging to the genus Barbula, including Barbula unguiculata, Barbula convoluta, Barbula indica, and others. These mosses are often referred to by the common name "barbula moss."

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Barbula species form dense turfs or cushions, potentially creating a habitat for small insects or other invertebrates.
  • Barbula mosses can grow on various surfaces, including trees and soil, sometimes forming extensive mats.

Considerations for Children

  • Barbula mosses can grow on various surfaces, including trees and soil, sometimes forming extensive mats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Barbula (Genus)
  • Common Name: barbula moss
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Synonyms/Related Taxa:
    • Barbula unguiculata Hedw.
    • Barbula unguiculata f. apiculata (Hedw.) Mnk.
    • Barbula unguiculata f. propagulosa Crum.
    • Barbula indica var. indica
    • Barbula convoluta Hedw.
    • Barbula convoluta var. eustegia
    • Barbula caespitosa Schwaegr. (Tufted Barbula Moss)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Barbula species are found in various locations, including California, where they are described as rather uncommon plants of disturbed or semi-desert sites.
  • One specific species, Pythium barbulae, was isolated from Barbula unguiculata found on a road margin in Osaka, Japan.
  • Another Barbula species was found in calcareous regions of the Austrian Alps.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Barbula unguiculata grows in distinctive, bright yellow-green turfs up to 1.5 cm tall.
  • The leaves of Barbula unguiculata are usually 1.5 to 2 mm long and spread away from the stem when moist.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pythium barbulae, a new species, was isolated from a non-symptomatic Barbula unguiculata moss.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. (http://plants.usda.gov)
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)