Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumaria
ID:
1163664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 568 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163002


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Uses & Benefits

Leskea plumaria can be used as a ground cover in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leskea plumaria is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea plumaria is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a potting mix that is high in organic matter. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leskea plumaria

Leskea plumaria can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35129971: Based on data supplied by Bryonames