Status:
valid
Authors:
D.G. Griffin
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 43: 383. f. 1 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169572
Common Names
- Leiomela lopezii
- Lopez's Leiomela
- Lopez's Leiomela Moss
Uses & Benefits
Leiomela lopezii is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiomela lopezii has small, white flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiomela lopezii is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).
Where to Find Leiomela lopezii
Leiomela lopezii can be found in Mexico.
Species in the Leiomela genus
Leiomela aristifolia,
Leiomela bartramioides,
Leiomela brachyphylla,
Leiomela capillaris,
Leiomela deciduifolia,
Leiomela filifolia,
Leiomela fuscescens,
Leiomela lineata,
Leiomela peruviana,
Leiomela piligera,
Leiomela subbrevifolia,
Leiomela ecuadorensis,
Leiomela lopezii,
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii,
Anacolia scioana,
Anacolia webbii,
Anacolia breutelii,
Bartramia alaris,
Bartramia angustifolia,
Bartramia angustissima,
Bartramia aprica,
Bartramia aristaria,
Bartramia aurescens,
Bartramia brachypus,
Bartramia brevifolia,
Bartramia breviseta,
Bartramia capensis,
Bartramia compacta,
Bartramia conica,
Bartramia costa-ricensis,
Bartramia crassinervia,
Bartramia deciduaefolia,
Bartramia delagoae,
Bartramia didymocarpa,
Bartramia gigantea,
Bartramia halleriana,
Bartramia hampeana,
Bartramia humilis,
Bartramia inconspicua,
Bartramia ithyphylla,
Bartramia ithyphylloides,
Bartramia laevisphaera,
Bartramia longifolia,
Bartramia macounii,
Bartramia maderensis,
Bartramia madurensis,
Bartramia marionensis,
Bartramia mathewsii,
Bartramia microstoma,
Bartramia mossmaniana,
Bartramia nanosubulata,
Bartramia papulans,
Bartramia penicillatula,
Bartramia perpumila,
Bartramia pilicuspis,
Bartramia polytrichoides,
Bartramia pomiformis,
Bartramia potosica,
Bartramia pseudocryptopodium,
Bartramia rietmanniana,
Bartramia robusta,
Bartramia stricta,
Bartramia strictifolia,