Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Inoue
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 19: 137. f. 1–24 1958
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195979
Description
Takakia lepidozioides (also called Lepidozioid Takakia, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown moss with a smooth and glossy surface. It is native to Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Takakia lepidozioides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Takakia lepidozioides has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Takakia lepidozioides is a small moss that is propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or spore sowing.
Where to Find Takakia lepidozioides
Takakia lepidozioides can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Takakia genus
Species in the Takakiaceae family