Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
delicatula
ID:
1195455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) J.R. Rohrer

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 59: 266 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194793



Common Names

  • Leptocladiella delicatula
  • Delicatula Moss
  • Delicatula Mosses
  • Delicatula Mossy


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Description

Leptocladiella delicatula (also called Leptocladiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America. It has a yellow-green color and a short, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady areas of the temperate forests. It is often found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocladiella delicatula is used in traditional medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptocladiella delicatula is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocladiella delicatula is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a potting mix or soil. It can also be propagated through division of the plant.

Where to Find Leptocladiella delicatula

Leptocladiella delicatula can be found in South America.

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Raphael Rohrer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Rohrer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182815: Based on data supplied by Bryonames