Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
leptothrix
ID:
1202181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.R. Spence

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 99: 223 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201519

Common Names

  • Rosulabryum leptothrix
  • Leptothrix Rosulabryum
  • Leptothrix Moss

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Description

Rosulabryum leptothrix (also called Thin-haired Rosulabryum, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a yellow-green stem and leaves that are inversely lanceolate. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rosulabryum leptothrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosulabryum leptothrix has small, white flowers with six petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosulabryum leptothrix is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in a cushion-like form. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. To cultivate, use a soil-less medium such as a mixture of peat moss and sand. Place the plant in a bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist. It is best to water with distilled water or rainwater.

Where to Find Rosulabryum leptothrix

Rosulabryum leptothrix can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.

Rosulabryum leptothrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosulabryum leptothrix?

Rosulabryum leptothrix

What is the common name of Rosulabryum leptothrix?

Leptothrix Rosulabryum Moss

Where is Rosulabryum leptothrix found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Rosulabryum genus

Rosulabryum albolimbatum, Rosulabryum billarderi, Rosulabryum campylothecium, Rosulabryum capillare, Rosulabryum leptothrix, Rosulabryum microrhodon, Rosulabryum subfasciculatum, Rosulabryum subtomentosum, Rosulabryum torquescens, Rosulabryum wightii, Rosulabryum epiphyticum, Rosulabryum queenslandicum, Rosulabryum lamingtonicum, Rosulabryum andicola, Rosulabryum canariense, Rosulabryum densifolium, Rosulabryum donianum, Rosulabryum elegans, Rosulabryum goudotii, Rosulabryum huillense, Rosulabryum keniae, Rosulabryum leptoneurum, Rosulabryum macrophyllum, Rosulabryum perlimbatum, Rosulabryum pseudocapillare, Rosulabryum pyncophyllum, Rosulabryum viridescens, Rosulabryum montevidense, Rosulabryum flaccidum, Rosulabryum moravicum, Rosulabryum bornholmense, Rosulabryum andersonii, Rosulabryum erythroloma, Rosulabryum gemmascens, Rosulabryum rubens, Rosulabryum albomarginatum, Rosulabryum appressum, Rosulabryum atenense, Rosulabryum aubertii, Rosulabryum coloratum, Rosulabryum duplicatum, Rosulabryum erythrocaulon, Rosulabryum isleanum, Rosulabryum longidens, Rosulabryum mattogrossense, Rosulabryum pseudomarginatum, Rosulabryum puconense, Rosulabryum spininervium, Rosulabryum truncorum,

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200347: Based on data supplied by Bryonames