Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1183104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 81(1): 23. 9 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182442



Common Names

  • Lindbergia Ovata
  • Ovata Moss
  • Ovata


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Description

Lindbergia ovata (also called Oval Lindbergia, among many other common names) is a small moss with a stem up to 4 cm long and leaves up to 1.5 mm long. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Lindbergia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindbergia ovata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Lindbergia ovata

Lindbergia ovata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Lindbergia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindbergia ovata?

Lindbergia ovata

What is the common name of Lindbergia ovata?

Ovata Lindbergia

What is the family of Lindbergia ovata?

Pottiaceae

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160522: Based on data supplied by Bryonames