Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe ex Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 773 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168998
Common Names
- Australian Lepyrodon
- Southern Lepyrodon
- Australian Lepyrodon Moss
Description
Lepyrodon australis (also called Australian Lepyrodont, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. It is a small, tufted moss with green to yellow-green leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodon australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepyrodon australis has small white flowers with yellow centers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Where to Find Lepyrodon australis
Lepyrodon australis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Lepyrodon genus
Species in the Lepyrodontaceae family