Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moravica
ID:
1187325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilous

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Preslia 40: 72. f. 1 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186663

Common Names

  • Leskea moravica
  • Moravian Leskea
  • Moravian Star-moss

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Description

Leskea moravica (also called Leskea moravicum, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small moss with a reddish-brown stem and a yellowish-green leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea moravica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leskea moravica are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea moravica is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the rhizoids. It prefers moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Where to Find Leskea moravica

Leskea moravica can be found in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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

Zdeněk Pilous (1912-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilous' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169005: Based on data supplied by Bryonames