Leptotrichella longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1534011
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Ochyra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica. 42: 563. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017828
Common Names
- Leptotrichella longifolia
- Longifolia Leptotrichella
- Longifolia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptotrichella longifolia (also called as the Long-Leaved Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy sheen. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotrichella longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptotrichella longifolia has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Leptotrichella longifolia is done through spores. The spores are sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy compost in a shady position. The spores should be kept moist and warm. The plants should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be kept away from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Leptotrichella longifolia
Leptotrichella longifolia can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Leptotrichella longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptotrichella longifolia?
Leptotrichella longifolia
What is the common name of Leptotrichella longifolia?
Long-leaved Leptotrichella
What is the habitat of Leptotrichella longifolia?
It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and bogs
Species in the Leptotrichella genus
Leptotrichella acutidentata, Leptotrichella afroexigua, Leptotrichella ampullacea, Leptotrichella annamensis, Leptotrichella assamica, Leptotrichella austroexigua, Leptotrichella brasiliensis, Leptotrichella congolensis, Leptotrichella crenulata, Leptotrichella densa, Leptotrichella denticulata, Leptotrichella edentata, Leptotrichella exigua, Leptotrichella filicaulis, Leptotrichella flaccidula, Leptotrichella friedensis, Leptotrichella glauca, Leptotrichella globicarpa, Leptotrichella hillebrandii, Leptotrichella infuscata, Leptotrichella itatiaiae, Leptotrichella kunzeana, Leptotrichella lagunaria, Leptotrichella leibergii, Leptotrichella ligulifolia, Leptotrichella longifolia, Leptotrichella macromorpha, Leptotrichella minuta, Leptotrichella miqueliana, Leptotrichella moenkemyeri, Leptotrichella muralis, Leptotrichella nitidula, Leptotrichella paraguensis, Leptotrichella picquenotii, Leptotrichella pusilla, Leptotrichella rostrata, Leptotrichella rubriseta, Leptotrichella schmidii, Leptotrichella sinensis, Leptotrichella subangulata, Leptotrichella subnitidula, Leptotrichella sumatrana, Leptotrichella tenax, Leptotrichella tenuisetula, Leptotrichella torrentium, Leptotrichella tutuilae, Leptotrichella yuennanensis,
Species in the Dicranellaceae family
Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100470071: Based on data supplied by Bryonames