Leucodon luteus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteus
ID:
1164054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 37 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163392
Common Names
- Leucodon luteus
- Luteous Moss
- Luteous Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon luteus (also called Yellow Leucodon, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit and a wide native range. It is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucodon luteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and in areas prone to drought.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon luteus has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Leucodon luteus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130602: Based on data supplied by Bryonames