Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaucheri
ID:
1163749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Brit. 358 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163087

Common Names

  • Leskea vaucheri
  • Vaucher's Leskea
  • Vaucher's Leskea Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Leskea vaucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of moss carpets. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskea vaucheri has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskea vaucheri is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts, or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Leskea vaucheri

Leskea vaucheri is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is found in the Amazon rainforest, as well as in parts of Central America and Mexico.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130103: Based on data supplied by Bryonames