Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leucocoleum
ID:
1181857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1874–75: 274 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 178) 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181195



Common Names

  • Cryphidium leucocoleum
  • White-stemmed Cryphidium
  • White-stemmed Shield-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Cryphidium leucocoleum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryphidium leucocoleum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryphidium leucocoleum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by seed. The plant can be grown in full or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cryphidium leucocoleum

Cryphidium leucocoleum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Cryphidium leucocoleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryphidium leucocoleum?

Cryphidium leucocoleum

What type of plant is Cryphidium leucocoleum?

Cryphidium leucocoleum is a type of moss.

Where is Cryphidium leucocoleum found?

Cryphidium leucocoleum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Cryphidium genus

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

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: 35158598: Based on data supplied by Bryonames