Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1169737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sharp

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Moss Fl. N. Amer. 3: 193 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169075

Common Names

  • Leskea australis
  • Southern Leskea
  • Australis Moss

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Description

Leskea australis (also called 'Southern Leskea' and 'Southern 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 australis has a yellow-green to green color and is characterized by its densely-packed, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea australis is used in landscaping, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leskea australis is a small, white to yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea australis can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Leskea australis

Leskea australis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America.

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

Aaron John Sharp (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sharp' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139535: Based on data supplied by Bryonames