Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leptohymenioides
ID:
1187608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kumamoto J. Sci., Sect. 2, Biol. 11: 6 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186946



Common Names

  • Leptohymenioides Macrothamnium
  • Leptohymenioides Macrothamnium Moss
  • Leptohymenioides Macrothamnium Moss Plant


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Uses & Benefits

Macrothamnium leptohymenioides has been used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrothamnium leptohymenioides is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrothamnium leptohymenioides is a small, tufted moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and substrates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of light levels. It can be propagated from spores or cuttings, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Macrothamnium leptohymenioides

Macrothamnium leptohymenioides is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169520: Based on data supplied by Bryonames