Leucodon laxifolius - 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:
laxifolius
ID:
1164053
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal. & M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 59: 216 1917
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163391
Common Names
- Leucodon laxifolius
- Loose-leaved Moss
- Loose-leaved Shieldmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon laxifolius (also called Loose-leaved 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 laxifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and in areas prone to drought.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucodon laxifolius has small 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 laxifolius 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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130598: Based on data supplied by Bryonames