Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sublaevifolia
ID:
1198187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 108: 10 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197525

Common Names

  • Leskea sublaevifolia
  • Smooth-Leaved Leskea Moss
  • Smooth-Leaved Leskea

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Description

Leskea sublaevifolia (also called Sublaevifolia Leskea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Leskeaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a creeping stem and a flattened, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea sublaevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leskea sublaevifolia is a small yellowish-green cup-shaped flower. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea sublaevifolia is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leskea sublaevifolia

Leskea sublaevifolia can be found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Leskea sublaevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leskea sublaevifolia?

Leskea sublaevifolia

What is the distribution of Leskea sublaevifolia?

It is found in Europe and North Africa.

What is the habitat of Leskea sublaevifolia?

It grows on rocks and walls in sunny, dry habitats.

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187063: Based on data supplied by Bryonames