Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
acanthoneura
ID:
1179301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Not. Sällsk. Fauna Fl. Fenn. Förh. 9: 81 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178639

Common Names

  • Leucolepis acanthoneura
  • Acanthoneura Leucolepis
  • Leucolepis Acanthoneura

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Description

Leucolepis acanthoneura (also called Spiny-veined Leucolepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing to a height of 2–4 m (7–13 ft). It is native to the rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Leucolepis acanthoneura is often used as a ground cover in landscaping, as it is low-growing and drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucolepis acanthoneura has small, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single, erect leaf with a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Leucolepis acanthoneura

Leucolepis acanthoneura can be found in tropical Africa.

Leucolepis acanthoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucolepis acanthoneura?

Leucolepis acanthoneura

What type of plant is Leucolepis acanthoneura?

It is a type of moss.

Where is Leucolepis acanthoneura found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Leucolepis genus

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames