Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthodontiales
Species:
gaudichaudii
ID:
1169545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 2: 135. pl. 137 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168883

Common Names

  • Leptotheca gaudichaudii
  • Gaudichaudii Moss
  • Crisp Moss
  • Tortula Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Leptotheca gaudichaudii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptotheca gaudichaudii var. wattsii (Cardot) S.P. Churchill & W.R. Buck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptotheca gaudichaudii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Leptotheca gaudichaudii

Leptotheca gaudichaudii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Leptotheca genus

References

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: 35139185: Based on data supplied by Bryonames