Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filivaga
ID:
1169798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 994 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169136

Common Names

  • Leskea filivaga
  • Thread-like Leskea
  • Filivaga Moss

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Description

Leskea filivaga (also called 'Racomitrium filivagum', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea filivaga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leskea filivaga 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 filivaga can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Leskea filivaga

Leskea filivaga 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139639: Based on data supplied by Bryonames