Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
hexastichus
ID:
1169663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Taxon 9: 190 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169001

Common Names

  • Hexastichus Lepyrodon
  • Six-row Lepyrodon
  • Six-row Lepyrodon Moss

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Description

Lepyrodon hexastichus (also called Hexastichous Lepyrodont, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. 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 hexastichus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepyrodon hexastichus 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 hexastichus

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

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139375: Based on data supplied by Bryonames