Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1169894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 223. Pl. 57, f. 1–9 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169232

Common Names

  • Leskea obscura
  • Dark Leskea
  • Dark Feather Moss

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Description

Leskea obscura (also called Obscure Leskea, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is a small, dark green moss with a glossy sheen. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea obscura is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskea obscura 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 obscura

Leskea obscura can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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: 35139779: Based on data supplied by Bryonames