Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zuluensis
ID:
1163775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Bryhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Forh. Vidensk.-Selsk. Kristiania 1911(4): 21 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163113

Common Names

  • Leskeella Zuluensis
  • Zulu Leskea
  • Zulu Moss

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Description

Leskeella zuluensis (also called Zulu Leskeella, 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

Leskeella zuluensis has been used as a source of fuel and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leskeella zuluensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Leskeella zuluensis

Leskeella zuluensis is found in South Africa.

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

Niels Bryhn (1854-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bryhn' 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: 35130139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames