Pseudoleskea semensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semensis
ID:
1171812
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 243 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 309) 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171150
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea semensis
- Semensis Pseudoleskea
- Semensis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudoleskea semensis (also called Seme moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and on rocks and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea semensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoleskea semensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudoleskea semensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partially shaded area. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Pseudoleskea semensis
Pseudoleskea semensis can be found in the grasslands of Argentina.
Species in the Pseudoleskea genus
Pseudoleskea attenuata, Pseudoleskea coreana, Pseudoleskea falcifolia, Pseudoleskea minuta, Pseudoleskea obtusiuscula, Pseudoleskea penzigii, Pseudoleskea perraldieri, Pseudoleskea plagiostoma, Pseudoleskea semensis, Pseudoleskea tonkinensis, Pseudoleskea trichodes, Pseudoleskea korjakorum, Pseudoleskea tribulosa,
Species in the Pseudoleskeaceae family
Lescuraea mutabilis, Lescuraea plicata, Lescuraea atricha, Lescuraea baileyi, Lescuraea incurvata, Lescuraea patens, Lescuraea radicosa, Lescuraea saviana, Lescuraea saxicola, Lescuraea secunda, Lescuraea serrata, Lescuraea stenophylla, Lescuraea darjeelingensis, Lescuraea laevifolia, Lescuraea ramuligera, Lescuraea arizonae, Lescuraea setschwanica, Lescuraea yunnanensis, Lescuraea brachyclados, Pseudoleskea attenuata, Pseudoleskea coreana, Pseudoleskea falcifolia, Pseudoleskea minuta, Pseudoleskea obtusiuscula, Pseudoleskea penzigii, Pseudoleskea perraldieri, Pseudoleskea plagiostoma, Pseudoleskea semensis, Pseudoleskea tonkinensis, Pseudoleskea trichodes, Pseudoleskea korjakorum, Pseudoleskea tribulosa, Rigodiadelphus arcuatus, Rigodiadelphus robustus,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143203: Based on data supplied by Bryonames