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

Leptostomum
Leptostomum macrocarpum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Hypnodendrales
Family: Leptostomataceae
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Genus: Leptostomum
R.Br.
Synonyms
  • Helmsia Bosw.

The species of this genus are found in Europe, Australasia and North America.[1]

Species

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

References

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