Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1169715

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

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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.

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Where to Find Leskea acuminata

Leskea acuminata is native to the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139509: Based on data supplied by Bryonames