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leucolepis umbrella moss
Scientific Name: Leucolepis acanthoneuron
Family: Mniaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Leucolepis acanthoneuron: The Leucolepis Umbrella Moss
Leucolepis acanthoneuron, commonly known as the leucolepis umbrella moss, is a fascinating species of moss that often resembles miniature palm trees or green umbrellas. It is also known as Menzies' tree moss or palm tree moss.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss can grow on rotting logs.
Considerations for Children
- This moss can grow on rotting logs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Leucolepis acanthoneuron (Schwaegr.) Lindb.
- Family: Mniaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Leucolepis menziesii (Hook.) Steere in L. Koch, Mnium menziesii Hook.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss can be found growing on soil, rotting logs, tree bases, and is documented in coastal redwood forests of California, USA.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Leucolepis acanthoneuron is a dendroid species, meaning it has a tree-like growth form.
- It forms small colonies.
- The name Leucolepis refers to its white scaly stem.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- The chromosome number of Leucolepis is n = 5.
Quirky Facts
- This moss is sometimes called umbrella moss because of its umbrella-like appearance.
Further Information
- TSN 547891
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera as Leucolepis S.O. Lindberg, 1868