Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
sohayakiensis
ID:
1196395

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 65: 44. f. 4: c, 9: c–e, 16: e, 24 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195733

Common Names

  • Leucodon sohayakiensis
  • Sohayakiensis Moss
  • Leucodon Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Leucodon sohayakiensis is used in landscaping, as a soil stabilizer, and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucodon sohayakiensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucodon sohayakiensis is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Leucodon sohayakiensis

Leucodon sohayakiensis can be found in Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

Species in the Leucodontaceae family