Leucodon jaegerinaceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaegerinaceus
ID:
1196393
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H. Akiyama
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 65: 33 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195731
Common Names
- Leucodon jaegerinaceus
- Jaegerinaceus Moss
- Leucodon Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Leucodon jaegerinaceus is used in landscaping, as a soil stabilizer, and as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon jaegerinaceus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucodon jaegerinaceus is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Leucodon jaegerinaceus
Leucodon jaegerinaceus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, from India to Indonesia.
Species in the Leucodon genus
Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis,
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Hiroyuki Akiyama (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Akiyama' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames