Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
hokinense
ID:
1169483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 15: 84 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168821



Common Names

  • Leptohymenium hokinense
  • Hokinense Moss
  • Crisp Moss
  • Tortula Moss


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Description

Leptohymenium hokinense (also called Hokin's Leptohymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and grows in dense tufts. It prefers humid habitats such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Leptohymenium hokinense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptohymenium hokinense has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Where to Find Leptohymenium hokinense

Leptohymenium hokinense can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139104: Based on data supplied by Bryonames