Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
1169288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dicks. ex Hedw.) F. Weber & D. Mohr

Source:
tro

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Index Mus. Pl. Crypt. [2] 1803

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168626

Common Names

  • Leptodon smithii
  • Smith's Leptodon
  • Leptodon of Smith

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Description

Leptodon smithii (also called Smith's Leptodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests or near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leptodon smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptodon smithii var. beccarii (Müll. Hal.) Tongiorgi
Leptodon smithii var. longirepens Cardot & Thér.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptodon smithii has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, ovoid seeds, and seedlings with ovate to lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptodon smithii can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is a slow-growing plant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leptodon smithii

Leptodon smithii can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
Daniel Matthias Heinrich Mohr (1780-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Mohr' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138849: Based on data supplied by Bryonames