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
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.
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,