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
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.
Where to Find Leskea obscura
Leskea obscura can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Leskea genus
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,
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,