Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1187605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 36: 506 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186943





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Uses & Benefits

Leskeella pusilla has been used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leskeella pusilla is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leskeella pusilla is a small, tufted moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and substrates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of light levels. It can be propagated from spores or cuttings, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leskeella pusilla

Leskeella pusilla is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Leskeella genus

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169515: Based on data supplied by Bryonames