Leucodon julaceus - 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:
julaceus
ID:
1164047
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Sull.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Musci Allegh. 87 [Schedae 25] 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163385
Common Names
- Leucodon julaceus
- Julaceous Moss
- Julaceous Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon julaceus (also called Creeping Leucodon, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit and a wide native range. It is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucodon julaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon julaceus has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Leucodon julaceus 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
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130591: Based on data supplied by Bryonames