Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
systylia
ID:
1213952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 70 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213290



Common Names

  • Leptostomopsis systylia
  • Systylia Leptostomopsis
  • Systylia Fork-moss


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Description

Leptostomopsis systylia (also called Systylia Leptostomopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leptostomopsidaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in wet, shady places such as bogs, wet rocks, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leptostomopsis systylia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth. Seed: Brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptostomopsis systylia can be propagated by division. The plant should be carefully divided into small sections, each with its own root system. The divisions should be planted in moist, nutrient-rich soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a bright, well-ventilated location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Leptostomopsis systylia

Leptostomopsis systylia can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Helen Patricia Ramsay (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Ramsay' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216097: Based on data supplied by Bryonames