Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
neocaledonica
ID:
1169678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 51A(17): 14 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169016

Common Names

  • Leratia neocaledonica
  • Neocaledonian Leratia
  • New Caledonian Leratia

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Description

Leratia neocaledonica (also called New Caledonian Leratia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in New Caledonia. 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leratia neocaledonica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Leratia neocaledonica 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 Leratia neocaledonica

Leratia neocaledonica can be found in New Caledonia.

Species in the Leratia genus

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' 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: 35139398: Based on data supplied by Bryonames