Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
ponapensis
ID:
1170250

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40: 257. f. 1 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169588

Common Names

  • Leskeodon ponapensis
  • Ponapensis Leskeodon
  • Leskeodon

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Description

Leskeodon ponapensis (also called Ponape leskeodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Pacific Islands. It is a medium-sized, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leskeodon ponapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a lawn substitute.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Leskeodon ponapensis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a wrinkled surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskeodon ponapensis is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).

Where to Find Leskeodon ponapensis

Leskeodon ponapensis can be found in Mexico.

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

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140801: Based on data supplied by Bryonames