Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1169518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 96. 4 f. 1 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168856

Common Names

  • Leptopterigynandrum tenellum
  • Tenellum Moss
  • Delicate Moss

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Description

Leptopterigynandrum tenellum (also called Delicate 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 tenellum 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 tenellum has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptopterigynandrum tenellum 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 tenellum

Leptopterigynandrum tenellum can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States and Canada.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139151: Based on data supplied by Bryonames