Leskeodon maibarae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maibarae
ID:
1536469
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) B.C. Ho & L. Pokorny
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 170: 172. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019278
Common Names
- Leskeodon maibarae
- Maibarae Leskeodon
- Maibarae Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leskeodon maibarae (also called Maibara's Leskeodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to brown-green color. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leskeodon maibarae is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leskeodon maibarae var. jejuensis Y.J. Yoon, B.C. Tan & B.Y. SunFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leskeodon maibarae has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, bright green leaves.
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Leskeodon maibarae is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in the desired area. Spores can also be collected and sown in a moist, shady area with acidic soil. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the plants will grow quickly.
Where to Find Leskeodon maibarae
Leskeodon maibarae is native to Japan and can be found in the Honshu and Kyushu regions.
Leskeodon maibarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leskeodon maibarae?
Leskeodon maibarae
What are the common names of Leskeodon maibarae?
Maibara's Leskeodon Moss
What is the habitat of Leskeodon maibarae?
It is found in moist, shady places in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and China
Species in the Leskeodon genus
Leskeodon acuminatus, Leskeodon andicola, Leskeodon aristatus, Leskeodon auratus, Leskeodon cubensis, Leskeodon densiretis, Leskeodon dussii, Leskeodon longicaulis, Leskeodon minusculus, Leskeodon palmarum, Leskeodon pandurifolius, Leskeodon philippinensis, Leskeodon wallisii, Leskeodon ponapensis, Leskeodon parvifolius, Leskeodon paisa, Leskeodon seramensis, Leskeodon brevicuspidatus, Leskeodon maibarae,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100384183: Based on data supplied by Bryonames