Leptophyllopsis laxa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1211131
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Hamlin
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Rec. Domin. Mus. 7: 284 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210469
Common Names
- Leptophyllopsis laxa
- Laxa Moss
- Loose Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptophyllopsis laxa (also called Leptophyllopsis laxa, among many other common names) is a small, bright green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leptophyllopsis laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptophyllopsis laxa has small, yellow-green flowers with four tepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptophyllopsis laxa can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Leptophyllopsis laxa
Leptophyllopsis laxa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.
Leptophyllopsis laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptophyllopsis laxa?
Leptophyllopsis laxa
What type of plant is Leptophyllopsis laxa?
A liverwort
Where is Leptophyllopsis laxa found?
It is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Species in the Leptophyllopsis genus
Species in the Lophocoleaceae family
Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,
References
Bruce Gordon Hamlin (1929-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamlin' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames