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
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.
Where to Find Lepyrodon hexastichus
Lepyrodon hexastichus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Lepyrodon genus
Species in the Lepyrodontaceae family