Pseudoleskea tonkinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
1171833
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 34: 98 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171171
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea tonkinensis
- Tonkinensis Pseudoleskea
- Tonkinensis Moss
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Pseudoleskea tonkinensis (also called Tonkin moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is found in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and on rocks and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoleskea tonkinensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedling has a short, slender stem with narrow, linear leaves.
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Pseudoleskea tonkinensis is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Pseudoleskea tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea tonkinensis?
Pseudoleskea tonkinensis
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea tonkinensis?
Tonkin moss
What is the habitat of Pseudoleskea tonkinensis?
It is found on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shaded areas
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
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143230: Based on data supplied by Bryonames