Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
longicaulis
ID:
1163784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Ergebn. Bot. Exped. Südbras., Musci 324 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163122

Common Names

  • Leskeodon Longicaulis
  • Long-Stemmed Leskeodon
  • Long-Stemmed Moss

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Description

Leskeodon longicaulis (also called Long-Stemmed Leskeodon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is found in montane grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 3,000–4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Leskeodon longicaulis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskeodon longicaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Leskeodon longicaulis

Leskeodon longicaulis is found in South America.

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130151: Based on data supplied by Bryonames