Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
lescurii
ID:
1163648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) A.L. Andrews

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 53: 58 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162986



Common Names

  • Platylomella lescurii
  • Lescurii Platylomella
  • Lescurii Moss


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Description

Platylomella lescurii (also called Lescur's pleurocarpous moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, pleurocarpous moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and prefers to grow in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Platylomella lescurii 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 Platylomella lescurii 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 Platylomella lescurii

Platylomella lescurii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Platylomella 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 Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Albert LeRoy Andrews (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Andrews' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35129946: Based on data supplied by Bryonames