Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
lagurus
ID:
1169664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 421 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169002

Common Names

  • Lagurus Lepyrodon
  • Tailed Lepyrodon
  • Tailed Lepyrodon Moss

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepyrodon lagurus 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 lagurus

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

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139378: Based on data supplied by Bryonames