Leptostomum

Leptostomum
Leptostomum macrocarpum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Bryophyta
Class:	Bryopsida
Subclass:	Bryidae
Order:	Hypnodendrales
Family:	Leptostomataceae R.Br.
Genus:	Leptostomum R.Br.
Synonyms
HelmsiaBosw.

Leptostomum is a genus of mosses. It is the only genus in the monotypic family Leptostomataceae. ^{[1] [2]}

The species of this genus are found in Europe, Australasia and North America. ^[1] They sometimes look like pincushions.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Leptostomum: ^[1]

• Leptostomum densum Thwaites & Mitt.
• Leptostomum depile Müll.Hal.
• Leptostomum erectum R.Br.
• Leptostomum gerrardii J.Shaw
• Leptostomum inclinans R.Br.
• Leptostomum macrocarpon (Hedw.) Bach.Pyl.
• Leptostomum menziesii R.Br.
• Leptostomum perfectum E.B.Bartram
• Leptostomum splachnoideum Hook. & Arn.

References

1. "Leptostomum R.Br". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
2. "ITIS Standard Report Page: Leptostomataceae". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 12 May 2021.