Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
consanguinea
ID:
1169767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 131 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169105

Common Names

  • Leskea Consanguinea
  • Consanguinea Moss
  • Consanguinea Leskea

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Description

Leskea consanguinea (also called Consanguineous Leskea Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in woodlands, along streams, and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea consanguinea has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskea consanguinea has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Leskea consanguinea

Leskea consanguinea can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139586: Based on data supplied by Bryonames