Status:
valid
Authors:
(Venturi) F. Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie 37(4): 375.2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001441979
Common Names
- Firma Lewinskya
- Firma Broom-rape
- Firma Broom
Description
Lewinskya firma (also called 'Firm Moss' and 'Firm-leaf Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lewinskya firma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lewinskya firma is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lewinskya firma is a species of succulent that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5. It can be grown in a variety of soils, such as sandy, loamy, or clay.
Where to Find Lewinskya firma
Lewinskya firma can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Lewinskya firma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lewinskya firma?
Lewinskya firma
What is the natural habitat of Lewinskya firma?
Dry deciduous forests
What are the uses of Lewinskya firma?
Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel
Species in the Lewinskya genus
Lewinskya armata,
Lewinskya incurvomarginata,
Lewinskya acuminata,
Lewinskya affinis,
Lewinskya anaglyptodon,
Lewinskya araucarieti,
Lewinskya arborescens,
Lewinskya arida,
Lewinskya bolanderi,
Lewinskya brassii,
Lewinskya breviseta,
Lewinskya brotheri,
Lewinskya cyathiformis,
Lewinskya dasymitria,
Lewinskya densa,
Lewinskya elegans,
Lewinskya elegantula,
Lewinskya elongata,
Lewinskya erosa,
Lewinskya fastigiata,
Lewinskya fenestrata,
Lewinskya firma,
Lewinskya galiciae,
Lewinskya graphiomitria,
Lewinskya hawaiica,
Lewinskya holzingeri,
Lewinskya hookeri,
Lewinskya hortensis,
Lewinskya hortoniae,
Lewinskya iberica,
Lewinskya incana,
Lewinskya incrassata,
Lewinskya iwatsukii,
Lewinskya johnstonii,
Lewinskya keeverae,
Lewinskya killiasii,
Lewinskya laevigata,
Lewinskya lamyana,
Lewinskya latimarginata,
Lewinskya laxifolia,
Lewinskya leiolecythis,
Lewinskya leptocarpa,
Lewinskya ludificans,
Lewinskya mandonii,
Lewinskya pacifica,
Lewinskya pariata,
Lewinskya praemorsa,
Lewinskya pseudoaffinis,
Lewinskya psychrophila,
Lewinskya pulchra,
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,