Leucodon giganteus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteus
ID:
1187247
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nog.) Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 43: 459 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186585
Common Names
- Leucodon Giganteus
- Giganteus Moss
- Giganteus Leucodon Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Leucodon giganteus is a species of moss that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural fences and hedges and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon giganteus has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucodon giganteus is a small, tufted moss that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by sowing spores on a moist surface. It is also possible to propagate the plant by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Leucodon giganteus
Leucodon giganteus can be found in the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia.
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
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168838: Based on data supplied by Bryonames