Leskeodon philippinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
1163793
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 13: 213 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163131
Common Names
- Leskeodon Philippinensis
- Philippine Leskeodon
- Philippine Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leskeodon philippinensis (also called Philippine Leskeodon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is found in montane grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 3,000–4,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Leskeodon philippinensis is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leskeodon philippinensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leskeodon philippinensis is a species of moss that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by division, as this will ensure that the moss will stay in the same spot and not spread out. Spores can also be used, but they tend to take longer to germinate and establish. Once established, Leskeodon philippinensis requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a range of temperatures and light levels.
Where to Find Leskeodon philippinensis
Leskeodon philippinensis is found in the Philippines.
Species in the Leskeodon genus
Leskeodon acuminatus, Leskeodon andicola, Leskeodon aristatus, Leskeodon auratus, Leskeodon cubensis, Leskeodon densiretis, Leskeodon dussii, Leskeodon longicaulis, Leskeodon minusculus, Leskeodon palmarum, Leskeodon pandurifolius, Leskeodon philippinensis, Leskeodon wallisii, Leskeodon ponapensis, Leskeodon parvifolius, Leskeodon paisa, Leskeodon seramensis, Leskeodon brevicuspidatus, Leskeodon maibarae,
Species in the Daltoniaceae family
Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,
References
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130160: Based on data supplied by Bryonames