Leptostomopsis morasica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morasica
ID:
1535731
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) Ochyra & Bedn.-Ochyra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 62(2): 171. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018809
Common Names
- Leptostomopsis morasica
- Morasica Leptostomopsis Moss
- Moras Leptostomopsis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptostomopsis morasica (also called Leptostomopsis morasica, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptostomopsis morasica is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptostomopsis morasica has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptostomopsis morasica is an easy-to-grow moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Leptostomopsis morasica
Leptostomopsis morasica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Leptostomopsis morasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptostomopsis morasica?
Leptostomopsis morasica
What type of plant is Leptostomopsis morasica?
A moss
Where is Leptostomopsis morasica found?
It is found in North America and Europe
Species in the Leptostomopsis genus
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100471139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames