Leucodon flagellaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
1164036
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 19(12): 138 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163374
Common Names
- Leucodon flagellaris
- Whip-like Moss
- Whip-like Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon flagellaris (also called Whip Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leucodontaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a distinctive tufted habit. It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucodon flagellaris is a moss species that is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of moss walls and green roofs, as it is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon flagellaris has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are tiny and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Leucodon flagellaris can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Leucodon genus
Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis,
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
References
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130576: Based on data supplied by Bryonames