Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Kongel. Norske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr. (Trondheim) 1932(4): 14. 3 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168849
Common Names
- Leptoischyrodon congoanus
- Congoanus Moss
- Congo Moss
Description
Leptoischyrodon congoanus (also called Congo Leptoischyrodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, green moss that grows in dense tufts and forms a cushion-like mat. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoischyrodon congoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoischyrodon congoanus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptoischyrodon congoanus can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or autumn and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Leptoischyrodon congoanus
Leptoischyrodon congoanus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Leptoischyrodon genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,