Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leucotrichum
ID:
1191222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 809 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190560

Common Names

  • Squamidium Leucotrichum
  • Leucotrichum Moss
  • Leucotrichum Squamidium

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Description

Squamidium leucotrichum (also called Leucotrichum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Squamidium leucotrichum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Squamidium leucotrichum is a small, greenish-yellow, star-shaped flower with five to six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Squamidium leucotrichum can be propagated through seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in this location. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Squamidium leucotrichum

Squamidium leucotrichum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.

Squamidium leucotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Squamidium leucotrichum?

Squamidium leucotrichum

What is the common name of Squamidium leucotrichum?

White-haired Moss

What is the distribution of Squamidium leucotrichum?

North America and Central America

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
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: 35176531: Based on data supplied by Bryonames