Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
sinense
ID:
1169233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 97. pl. 3: f. 13 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168571

Common Names

  • Leptocladium sinense
  • Chinese Moss
  • Sinense Moss

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Description

Leptocladium sinense (also called Leptocladium sinense, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, typically in temperate regions. It is a small, tufted plant with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocladium sinense has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptochlaena sinense is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocladium sinense can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Leptocladium sinense

Leptocladium sinense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Leptocladium genus

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138752: Based on data supplied by Bryonames