Leiomitra tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1203537
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 10: 515 [Hep. Hibernia] 515 [Hep 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202875
Common Names
- Leiomitra tomentosa
- Tomentosa Leiomitra
- Leiomitra
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Leiomitra tomentosa (also called Tomentose Leiomitra, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with pale green to yellow-green shoots. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leiomitra tomentosa is an ornamental plant used in rock gardens and as ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiomitra tomentosa has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leiomitra tomentosa is a species of liverwort native to tropical Asia. It is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady environments. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spores. The thallus should be divided in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Leiomitra tomentosa
Leiomitra tomentosa is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Leiomitra genus
Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei,
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202213: Based on data supplied by Bryonames