Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
1169862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 10: 287 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169200

Common Names

  • Mauritiana Moss
  • Mauritiana Leskea
  • Mauritiana Moss Leskea

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Description

Leskea mauritiana (also called Leskea mauritiana, 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 mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the manufacture of paper, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskea mauritiana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea mauritiana can be cultivated and propagated through spores, division or cuttings. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, fine-grained medium, such as vermiculite, and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leskea mauritiana

Leskea mauritiana 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139734: Based on data supplied by Bryonames