Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
psilura
ID:
1169232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1205 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168570



Common Names

  • Leptocladiella psilura
  • Psilura Moss
  • Leptocladiella Moss


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Description

Leptocladiella psilura (also called Leptocladiella psilura, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, typically in temperate regions. It is a small, tufted plant with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocladiella psilura has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptocladiella psilura is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocladiella psilura can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Leptocladiella psilura

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

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138751: Based on data supplied by Bryonames