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
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.
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,