Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Lunulariales
Genus:
Species:
cruciata
ID:
1197116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dumort. ex Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Not. Sällsk. Fauna Fl. Fenn. Förh. 9: 298 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196454



Common Names

  • Lunularia cruciata
  • Crossed Lunularia
  • Cruciate Lunularia


Searching for Lunularia cruciata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lunularia cruciata (also called 'Crossed Lunularia', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Lunularia cruciata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lunularia cruciata sub. thaxteri (A. Evans & Herzog) R.M. Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lunularia cruciata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Lunularia cruciata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Lunularia cruciata

Lunularia cruciata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is usually found on the ground or on decaying wood.

Species in the Lunularia genus

Species in the Lunulariaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185409: Based on data supplied by Bryonames