Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
1183117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 313 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 379) 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182455



Common Names

  • Lindigia debilis
  • Debilis Lindigia
  • Weak Lindigia


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Description

Lindigia debilis (also called Weak Lindigia, among many other common names) is a small moss with a stem up to 3 cm long and leaves up to 1 mm long. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Lindigia debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindigia debilis is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Lindigia debilis

Lindigia debilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Lindigia debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindigia debilis?

Lindigia debilis

What is the common name of Lindigia debilis?

Debilis Lindigia

What is the family of Lindigia debilis?

Pottiaceae

Species in the Lindigia genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160538: Based on data supplied by Bryonames