Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
leptorrhyncha
ID:
1185440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Grev.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 366 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 270) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184778



Common Names

  • Leptorrhyncha Moss
  • Hypnella Leptorrhyncha
  • Tree Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Hypnella leptorrhyncha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypnella leptorrhyncha has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypnella leptorrhyncha is a small, tufted, perennial grass that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is a good choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Where to Find Hypnella leptorrhyncha

Hypnella leptorrhyncha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hypnella leptorrhyncha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypnella leptorrhyncha?

Hypnella leptorrhyncha

What is the common name of Hypnella leptorrhyncha?

Leptorrhyncha Hypnella

What is the natural habitat of Hypnella leptorrhyncha?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' 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: 35165132: Based on data supplied by Bryonames