Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
1195470

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.J. Kop. & D.H. Norris

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 131: 58. f. 2–4 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194808



Common Names

  • Leptocladiella flagellaris
  • Flagellaris Moss
  • Flagellaris Mosses
  • Flagellaris Mossy


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Description

Leptocladiella flagellaris (also called Flagellaris Leptocladiella, among many other common names) is a small moss that grows in tufts or mats. It has a reddish stem and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocladiella flagellaris is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocladiella flagellaris has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Where to Find Leptocladiella flagellaris

Leptocladiella flagellaris can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182834: Based on data supplied by Bryonames