Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
densiramea
ID:
1187073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tixier

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 34: 159. f. 19 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186411

Common Names

  • Levierella densiramea
  • Densiramea Moss
  • Dense-branched Levierella

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Description

Levierella densiramea (also called 'Dense-Rameal Levierella', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Levierella densiramea is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Levierella densiramea is a small white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Levierella densiramea is a small, tufted moss that is native to North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. To cultivate it, provide a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Levierella densiramea

Levierella densiramea can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Levierella genus

Species in the Fabroniaceae family

Dimerodontium balansae, Dimerodontium mendozense, Dimerodontium pellucidum, Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii,

References

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168570: Based on data supplied by Bryonames