Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
maritima
ID:
1170265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lewinsky

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 15: 193. f. 1 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169603



Common Names

  • Lindbergia maritima
  • Maritima Lindbergia
  • Lindbergia


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Description

Lindbergia maritima (also called Maritime moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It is a medium-sized, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lindbergia maritima has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of biofuels and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindbergia maritima has a flower with a single, white, star-shaped perianth. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Lindbergia maritima

Lindbergia maritima is found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Jette Lewinsky (1948-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewinsky' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140830: Based on data supplied by Bryonames