Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
multifida
ID:
446193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 87 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445525

Common Names

  • Leucospora multifida
  • Multifida Moss
  • Multifida Moss-like Moss

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Description

Leucospora multifida (also called Many-Forked Marshweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Leucospora multifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucospora multifida is a yellow-green color. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucospora multifida is an easy-to-grow, stem plant that is often found in aquariums. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a medium to high light level and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Leucospora multifida

Leucospora multifida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leucospora multifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucospora multifida?

Leucospora multifida

What is the common name of Leucospora multifida?

Many-cleft leucospora

What is the natural habitat of Leucospora multifida?

Leucospora multifida is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Leucospora genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804281-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].