Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1169660

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

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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.

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Where to Find Lepyrodon australis

Lepyrodon australis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139370: Based on data supplied by Bryonames