Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) H. Rob.
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 1: 76 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169969
Common Names
- Holomitriopsis laevifolia
- Smooth-leaved Holomitriopsis
- Smooth-leaved Moss
Description
Holomitriopsis laevifolia (also called 'Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely packed leaves. It is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Holomitriopsis laevifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holomitriopsis laevifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Holomitriopsis laevifolia
Holomitriopsis laevifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Species in the Holomitriopsis genus
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia,
Mitrobryum koelzii,
Sphaerothecium phascoideum,
Sphaerothecium reconditum,
Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum,
Steyermarkiella anomalodictya,
Atractylocarpus alpinus,
Atractylocarpus alticaulis,
Atractylocarpus brasiliensis,
Atractylocarpus longisetus,
Atractylocarpus nanus,
Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus,
Atractylocarpus patagonicus,
Atractylocarpus madagascariensis,
Atractylocarpus novoguineensis,
Atractylocarpus subporodictyon,
Brothera leana,
Campylopodiella himalayana,
Campylopodiella flagellacea,
Campylopodiella crenulata,
Campylopodiella stenocarpa,
Campylopodiella dorothyae,
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,