Leptopterigynandrum brevirete - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevirete
ID:
1169513
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. 10(2): 151 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168851
Common Names
- Leptopterigynandrum brevirete
- Brevirete Moss
- Short Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete (also called Short-stalked Leptopterigynandrum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It is a small, green moss that grows in dense tufts and forms a cushion-like mat. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or autumn and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Leptopterigynandrum brevirete
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Leptopterigynandrum genus
Leptopterigynandrum austro-alpinum, Leptopterigynandrum brevirete, Leptopterigynandrum decolor, Leptopterigynandrum incurvatum, Leptopterigynandrum stricticaule, Leptopterigynandrum subintegrum, Leptopterigynandrum tenellum, Leptopterigynandrum autoicum, Leptopterigynandrum tenuicaule, Leptopterigynandrum piliferum,
Species in the Taxiphyllaceae family
Caribaeohypnum polypterum, Hondaella entodontea, Hondaella caperata, Taxiphyllum autoicum, Taxiphyllum densifolium, Taxiphyllum deplanatum, Taxiphyllum giraldii, Taxiphyllum inundatum, Taxiphyllum papuanum, Taxiphyllum punctulatum, Taxiphyllum splendescens, Taxiphyllum squamatulum, Taxiphyllum taxirameum, Taxiphyllum wissgrillii, Taxiphyllum alternans, Taxiphyllum pilosum, Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium, Taxiphyllum whittierianum, Taxiphyllum aomoriense, Taxiphyllum angustirete, Taxiphyllum prostratum, Taxiphyllum schweinfurthii, Taxiphyllum laxalare, Taxiphyllum townsendii, Taxiphyllum dehradunense, Taxiphyllum gracile, Taxiphyllum richardsii, Taxiphyllum taiwanense, Taxiphyllum taxiphylloides, Filibryum deguchianum, Filibryum ogatae, Filibryum yakoushimae, Leptopterigynandrum austro-alpinum, Leptopterigynandrum brevirete, Leptopterigynandrum decolor, Leptopterigynandrum incurvatum, Leptopterigynandrum stricticaule, Leptopterigynandrum subintegrum, Leptopterigynandrum tenellum, Leptopterigynandrum autoicum, Leptopterigynandrum tenuicaule, Leptopterigynandrum piliferum, Schwetschkeopsis elongata, Schwetschkeopsis fabronia, Schwetschkeopsis formosana, Schwetschkeopsis robustula,
References
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames