Status:
valid
Authors:
Lobarz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Naturwiss. Abh. (Vienna) 1: 55 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163005
Common Names
- Polenburg's Leskea
- Polenburg Moss
- Polenburg's Moss
Uses & Benefits
Leskea polenburgii 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 polenburgii is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and pale green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leskea polenburgii 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 polenburgii
Leskea polenburgii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
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,