Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilescens
ID:
1169812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 222. 56 f. 8–13 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169150

Common Names

  • Graceful Leskea Moss
  • Graceful Leskea
  • Graceful Moss

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Description

Leskea gracilescens (also called Gracile 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 gracilescens 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

Leskea gracilescens has small, white flowers with a yellowish center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Leskea gracilescens

Leskea gracilescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many countries in Europe, including Italy, France, and Spain.

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: 35139658: Based on data supplied by Bryonames