Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osterwaldii
ID:
1171877
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1668 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171215
Common Names
- Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii
- Osterwaldii Pseudoleskeopsis
- Osterwaldii Moss
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Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii (also called Leskeopsis osterwaldii, 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 osterwaldii has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Pseudoleskeopsis osterwaldii 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
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143292: Based on data supplied by Bryonames