Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
1169816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paris & Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 35: 4 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169154

Common Names

  • Guinean Leskea Moss
  • Guinean Leskea
  • Guinean Moss

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Description

Leskea guineensis (also called Guinea 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 guineensis 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 guineensis 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 guineensis

Leskea guineensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' 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: 35139662: Based on data supplied by Bryonames