Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
1163695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 13: 46 1839

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163033



Common Names

  • Riparia Leskea
  • Riverbank Leskea
  • Riverbank Moss


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Description

Leskea riparia (also called Leskea riparia, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and is usually found growing on rocks, soil, and tree bark. Its native regions include Europe, Asia, and North America. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leskea riparia is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat certain ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Leskea riparia is small, white, and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Leskea riparia

Leskea riparia can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames