Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leiopodium
ID:
1536803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Ignatov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 29(Supplement 1): 475. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019443

Common Names

  • Brachytheciastrum leiopodium
  • Smooth-stemmed Brachythecium Moss
  • Smooth-stemmed Feather Moss

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Description

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium (also called 'Soft Feather-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium is a species of moss native to South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore propagation. To propagate by division, separate the moss into small clumps and replant in moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by spore, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate.

Where to Find Brachytheciastrum leiopodium

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachytheciastrum leiopodium?

Brachytheciastrum leiopodium

What is the growth habit of Brachytheciastrum leiopodium?

It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem.

What is the distribution of Brachytheciastrum leiopodium?

It is distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100512470: Based on data supplied by Bryonames