Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cardot & Broth.) B.H. Allen
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bryobrothera 5: 38 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199634
Common Names
- Lepyrodon
- Patagonicus Liverwort
- Patagonicus Moss
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodon patagonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepyrodon patagonicus has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodon patagonicus can be propagated by spores. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Lepyrodon patagonicus
Lepyrodon patagonicus can be found in South America, particularly in the Patagonia region.
Lepyrodon patagonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodon patagonicus?
Lepyrodon patagonicus
What is the family of Lepyrodon patagonicus?
Lejeuneaceae
What is the habitat of Lepyrodon patagonicus?
It is found in humid forests in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Lepyrodon genus
Species in the Lepyrodontaceae family