Leptostomopsis angolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
1535730
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) Ochyra & Bedn.-Ochyra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 62(2): 171. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018808
Common Names
- Leptostomopsis angolensis
- Angolensis Leptostomopsis Moss
- Angolan Leptostomopsis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptostomopsis angolensis (also called Leptostomopsis angolensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptostomopsis angolensis is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptostomopsis angolensis has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptostomopsis angolensis is an easy-to-grow moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Leptostomopsis angolensis
Leptostomopsis angolensis can be found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.
Leptostomopsis angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptostomopsis angolensis?
Leptostomopsis angolensis
What type of plant is Leptostomopsis angolensis?
A moss
Where is Leptostomopsis angolensis found?
It is found in Africa
Species in the Leptostomopsis genus
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100471138: Based on data supplied by Bryonames