Andreaea leiophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiophylla
ID:
1149216
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot ex G. Roth
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 53: 82. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148554
Common Names
- Leiophylla Moss
- Smooth Moss
- Smooth Andreaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andreaea leiophylla (also called Leiophyllous Rock-Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and grows in tufts or cushions on rocks and boulders in alpine and arctic regions. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in mountains, tundra, and boreal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andreaea leiophylla is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant for rock gardens and can be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andreaea leiophylla is yellow-green in color and has a cylindrical shape. The seed is small and black and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.
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Andreaea leiophylla can be propagated by division of the plants in the spring or by sowing spores in the autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, acidic soil in a shady position. The plants should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Andreaea leiophylla
Andreaea leiophylla is found in the northern hemisphere, mainly in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Andreaea genus
Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,
Species in the Andreaeaceae family
Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Georg Roth (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Roth' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103664: Based on data supplied by Bryonames