Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
1036398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 440 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035736



Common Names

  • Lepidaria vaginata
  • Cape Lepidaria
  • Cape Lichen


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Description

Lepidaria vaginata (also called 'Sheathed Hair Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaria vaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaria vaginata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaria vaginata is a small, evergreen, creeping fern. It is easily propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate some sun. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Lepidaria vaginata

Lepidaria vaginata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

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