Leucodon sciuroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sciuroides
ID:
1164080
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Schwägr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 1 2: 1 1816
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163418
Common Names
- Leucodon sciuroides
- Sciuroides Leucodon Moss
- Squirrel-like Leucodon Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucodon sciuroides (also called Squirrel 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 sciuroides 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 sciuroides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Leucodon sciuroides can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a humus-rich soil in a shady position. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Where to Find Leucodon sciuroides
Leucodon sciuroides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130633: Based on data supplied by Bryonames