Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leptosigmata
ID:
1148547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal. ex Broth. & Geh.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 44: 306 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147885

Common Names

  • Aerobryopsis leptosigmata
  • Leptosigmata Moss
  • Leptosigmata Moss

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Description

Aerobryopsis leptosigmata (also called Slender-stalked Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit and a branched stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aerobryopsis leptosigmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerobryopsis leptosigmata is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerobryopsis leptosigmata is a small, tufted moss native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Aerobryopsis leptosigmata

Aerobryopsis leptosigmata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102486: Based on data supplied by Bryonames