Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
1040891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M. Fleisch.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(1): 45 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040229

Common Names

  • Leptodon acuminatus
  • Acuminatus Leptodon
  • Acuminatus's Leptodon

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Description

Leptodon acuminatus (also called Acuminate Leptodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has ovate leaves that are about 5 cm long and 2 cm wide, and its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptodon acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptodon acuminatus is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Leptodon acuminatus

Leptodon acuminatus can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367153: Based on data supplied by Bryonames