Pseudoleskeopsis bollei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bollei
ID:
1208412
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. & Geh.) P. Rao
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bryobrothera 7: 107 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207750
Common Names
- Pseudoleskeopsis bollei
- Bolle's Pseudoleskeopsis
- Bolle's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudoleskeopsis bollei (also called Bolle's Pseudoleskeopsis, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is 1-2 mm wide. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskeopsis bollei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoleskeopsis bollei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudoleskeopsis bollei 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 a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Pseudoleskeopsis bollei
Pseudoleskeopsis bollei can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Pseudoleskeopsis genus
Pseudoleskeopsis artariae, Pseudoleskeopsis claviramea, Pseudoleskeopsis imbricata, Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae, Pseudoleskeopsis mollicula, Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii, Pseudoleskeopsis pseudo-attenuata, Pseudoleskeopsis tosana, Pseudoleskeopsis unilateralis, Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii, Pseudoleskeopsis bollei, Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides,
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
Pengcheng Rao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Rao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208645: Based on data supplied by Bryonames