Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
leiophylla
ID:
1184724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 364 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 268) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184062



Common Names

  • Hookeriopsis leiophylla
  • Leiophylla Hookeriopsis
  • Hookeriopsis Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Hookeriopsis leiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in terrariums and vivariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hookeriopsis leiophylla is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hookeriopsis leiophylla can be grown in moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Hookeriopsis leiophylla

Hookeriopsis leiophylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164033: Based on data supplied by Bryonames