Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 224. 56 f. 14–18 1801
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169053
Common Names
- Acuminata Leskea
- Tapering Leskea
- Tapering Leskea Moss
Description
Leskea acuminata (also called 'Pointed Leskea' and 'Pointed Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests. Leskea acuminata has a yellow-green to green color and is characterized by its densely-packed, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Leskea acuminata has been used as a natural dye and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leskea acuminata are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Where to Find Leskea acuminata
Leskea acuminata is native to the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Leskea genus
Leskea plumaria,
Leskea polenburgii,
Leskea polycarpa,
Leskea riparia,
Leskea scabrinervis,
Leskea subacuminata,
Leskea subfiliramea,
Leskea vaucheri,
Leskea australis,
Leskea brevifolia,
Leskea catenularia,
Leskea consanguinea,
Leskea filivaga,
Leskea gracilescens,
Leskea guineensis,
Leskea hyloapiculata,
Leskea integra,
Leskea latifolia,
Leskea mauritiana,
Leskea obscura,
Leskea filaria,
Leskea leskeoides,
Leskea perstricta,
Leskea moravica,
Leskea sublaevifolia,
Leskea acuminata,
Leskea schiedeana,
Species in the Leskeaceae family
Fabronidium guatemaliense,
Haplocladium parvulum,
Haplocladium angustifolium,
Haplocladium discolor,
Haplocladium gracilisetum,
Haplocladium jacquemontii,
Haplocladium larminatii,
Haplocladium microphyllum,
Haplocladium percapillatum,
Haplocladium persistens,
Haplocladium porphyropelma,
Haplocladium schimperi,
Haplocladium stratosum,
Haplocladium strictulum,
Haplocladium virginianum,
Haplocladium plumulosum,
Haplocladium perparaphyllum,
Haplocladium vestitum,
Haplocladium kiusiuense,
Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa,
Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa,
Leptocladium sinense,
Leskea plumaria,
Leskea polenburgii,
Leskea polycarpa,
Leskea riparia,
Leskea scabrinervis,
Leskea subacuminata,
Leskea subfiliramea,
Leskea vaucheri,
Leskea australis,
Leskea brevifolia,
Leskea catenularia,
Leskea consanguinea,
Leskea filivaga,
Leskea gracilescens,
Leskea guineensis,
Leskea hyloapiculata,
Leskea integra,
Leskea latifolia,
Leskea mauritiana,
Leskea obscura,
Leskea filaria,
Leskea leskeoides,
Leskea perstricta,
Leskea moravica,
Leskea sublaevifolia,
Leskea acuminata,
Leskea schiedeana,
Leskeadelphus angustatus,