Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
lasioides
ID:
1187248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 5: 28 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186586

Common Names

  • Forsstroemia Lasioides
  • Lasioides Moss
  • Lasioides Forsstroemia Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Forsstroemia lasioides is a species of moss that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural fences and hedges and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsstroemia lasioides has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsstroemia lasioides is a small, tufted moss that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by sowing spores on a moist surface. It is also possible to propagate the plant by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Forsstroemia lasioides

Forsstroemia lasioides can be found in the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia.

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168839: Based on data supplied by Bryonames