Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schiffn.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 10. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008791
Common Names
- Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri
- Lötlesberger's Moss
- Fuscocephaloziopsis Moss
Description
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri (also called Loitlesberger's Fuscocephaloziopsis, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodland floors and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create natural dyes and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri flower is a small, yellowish-green, four-lobed structure with a single style. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green, four-lobed structure with a single style.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub with a thick, woody stem and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is hardy to USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri?
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri
What is the common name of Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri?
Loitlesberger's Fuscocephaloziopsis
What type of plant is Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri?
Liverwort
Species in the Fuscocephaloziopsis genus
Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra,
Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis africana,
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,
Fuscocephaloziopsis gollanii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis leucantha,
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri,
Fuscocephaloziopsis lunulifolia,
Fuscocephaloziopsis macrostachya,
Fuscocephaloziopsis monticola,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pachycaulis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pleniceps,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pulvinata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis schusteri,
Fuscocephaloziopsis zoopsioides,
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii,
Alobiellopsis acroscyphus,
Alobiellopsis dominicensis,
Alobiellopsis parvifolius,
Alobiellopsis heteromorphus,
Alobiellopsis pillansii,
Cephalozia bicuspidata,
Cephalozia lacinulata,
Cephalozia macounii,
Cephalozia crossii,
Cephalozia hamatiloba,
Cephalozia ambigua,
Cephalozia darjeelingensis,
Cephalozia badia,
Cephalozia indica,
Cephalozia pandei,
Cephalozia kashyapii,
Cephalozia chilensis,
Cephalozia turgida,
Cephalozia austrigena,
Cephalozia schusteriana,
Cephalozia pachygyna,
Cephalozia mollusca,
Cephalozia neesiana,
Cephalozia nishimurae,
Cephalozia parvifolia,
Cephalozia physocaula,
Cephalozia acuminata,
Cephalozia acutiloba,
Cephalozia albula,
Cephalozia stolonacea,
Cephalozia tricuspidata,
Cephalozia trivialis,
Cephalozia tubulata,
Cephalozia veltenii,
Cephalozia conchata,
Cephalozia drucei,
Cephalozia fuegiensis,
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis,
Cephalozia lucens,
Cephalozia macgregorii,
Cephalozia maxima,
Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra,
Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis africana,
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,