Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
leveilleanum
ID:
1185609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1465 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184947



Common Names

  • Leveilleanum Microctenidium
  • Leveilleanum Ctenidium
  • Leveilleanum Moss


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Description

Microctenidium leveilleanum (also called Leveille's Microctenidium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Microctenidium leveilleanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microctenidium leveilleanum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Microctenidium leveilleanum

Microctenidium leveilleanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Microctenidium leveilleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microctenidium leveilleanum?

Microctenidium leveilleanum

What is the common name of Microctenidium leveilleanum?

Leveille's Microctenidium

What is the natural habitat of Microctenidium leveilleanum?

Forests and woodlands in Central and South America

Species in the Microctenidium genus

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames