Lepyrodon tomentosus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
1169672
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 422 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169010
Common Names
- Lepyrodon tomentosus
- Tomentose Lepyrodon
- Woolly Lepyrodon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepyrodon tomentosus (also called Tomentose 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 tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepyrodon tomentosus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Lepyrodon tomentosus is best done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and time consuming. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Lepyrodon tomentosus
Lepyrodon tomentosus can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Lepyrodon genus
Species in the Lepyrodontaceae family
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: 35139388: Based on data supplied by Bryonames