Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1169849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 19(12): 97 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169187

Common Names

  • Latifolia Moss
  • Latifolia Leskea
  • Latifolia Moss Leskea

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Description

Leskea latifolia (also called Leskea latifolia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea latifolia 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 latifolia has small white flowers with four petals and eight stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Leskea latifolia

Leskea latifolia can be found in the mountains of Europe.

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' 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: 35139716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames