Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
brevirostre
ID:
1183126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 483 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182464



Common Names

  • Loeskeobryum brevirostre
  • Brevirostre Loeskeobryum
  • Short-beaked Loeskeobryum


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Description

Loeskeobryum brevirostre (also called Short-beaked Bryum, among many other common names) is a small moss with a stem up to 6 cm long and leaves up to 2 mm long. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Loeskeobryum brevirostre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeskeobryum brevirostre has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Loeskeobryum brevirostre

Loeskeobryum brevirostre can be found in Europe and North America.

Species in the Loeskeobryum genus

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

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames