Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
trichophylla
ID:
1169677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw. ex Hedw.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 358 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169015



Common Names

  • Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla
  • Trichophyllous Lepyrodontopsis
  • Hairy-leaved Lepyrodontopsis


Searching for Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla (also called Trichophyllous Lepyrodontopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with green to yellow-green leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla has small white flowers with yellow anthers and four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla is best done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and time consuming. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla

Lepyrodontopsis trichophylla can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Lepyrodontopsis genus

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139397: Based on data supplied by Bryonames