Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 221 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163190
Common Names
- Leucobryum cruegerianum
- Cruegerian White Moss
- Cruegerian Moss
Description
Leucobryum cruegerianum (also called Crueger's Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like growth habit. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucobryum cruegerianum is used as a decorative element in flower arrangements and as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucobryum cruegerianum has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Leucobryum cruegerianum
Leucobryum cruegerianum can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Leucobryum genus
Leucobryum acutifolium,
Leucobryum aduncum,
Leucobryum albescens,
Leucobryum albicans,
Leucobryum albidum,
Leucobryum aneitense,
Leucobryum angustum,
Leucobryum antillarum,
Leucobryum arfakianum,
Leucobryum argentinicum,
Leucobryum babetii,
Leucobryum ballinense,
Leucobryum bistratosum,
Leucobryum boivinianum,
Leucobryum boninense,
Leucobryum boryanum,
Leucobryum bowringii,
Leucobryum calycinum,
Leucobryum cambouei,
Leucobryum cameruniae,
Leucobryum chevalieri,
Leucobryum chlorophyllosum,
Leucobryum clavatum,
Leucobryum comorense,
Leucobryum congolense,
Leucobryum crispum,
Leucobryum cruegerianum,
Leucobryum cucullatum,
Leucobryum flavo-mucronatum,
Leucobryum fouta-djalloni,
Leucobryum galinonii,
Leucobryum giganteum,
Leucobryum glaucum,
Leucobryum gracile,
Leucobryum gunnii,
Leucobryum heterodictyon,
Leucobryum homalophyllum,
Leucobryum humillimum,
Leucobryum imbricatum,
Leucobryum incurvifolium,
Leucobryum isleanum,
Leucobryum javense,
Leucobryum juniperoideum,
Leucobryum laminatum,
Leucobryum letestui,
Leucobryum leucophanoides,
Leucobryum macro-falcatum,
Leucobryum madagassum,
Leucobryum martianum,
Leucobryum mayottense,
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia,
Mitrobryum koelzii,
Sphaerothecium phascoideum,
Sphaerothecium reconditum,
Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum,
Steyermarkiella anomalodictya,
Atractylocarpus alpinus,
Atractylocarpus alticaulis,
Atractylocarpus brasiliensis,
Atractylocarpus longisetus,
Atractylocarpus nanus,
Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus,
Atractylocarpus patagonicus,
Atractylocarpus madagascariensis,
Atractylocarpus novoguineensis,
Atractylocarpus subporodictyon,
Brothera leana,
Campylopodiella himalayana,
Campylopodiella flagellacea,
Campylopodiella crenulata,
Campylopodiella stenocarpa,
Campylopodiella dorothyae,
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,