Leskeodon wallisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
1163797
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 10: 12 1937
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163135
Common Names
- Leskeodon Wallisii
- Wallis' Leskeodon
- Wallis' Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leskeodon wallisii (also called Wallis' 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 wallisii 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 wallisii has small white flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leskeodon wallisii 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 wallisii requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a range of temperatures and light levels.
Where to Find Leskeodon wallisii
Leskeodon wallisii can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.
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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
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: 35130164: Based on data supplied by Bryonames