Family Leptostomataceae
This family contains a number of large genera with world wide distribution. Most species grow on soil and have erect stems.
Genus
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Leptostomum
Species:
Leptostomum inclinans
R. Br.
A common moss often seen growing on Nikau palms and black tree ferns.
Common Name:
Pin cushion moss.
Found:
Mixed Forest
Substrate:
Tree Trunks
Length:
Up to 300 mm
Thick:
To 80 mm
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