Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leskeoides
ID:
1171872
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paris) Thér.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 2: 21 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171210
Common Names
- Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides
- Leskeoides Pseudoleskeopsis
- Leskeoides Moss
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Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides (also called Leskeopsis leskeoides, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.5 cm, and has a yellowish-green color. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Pseudoleskeopsis leskeoides can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
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
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143286: Based on data supplied by Bryonames