Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
leikipiae
ID:
1171871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 2: 20 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171209



Common Names

  • Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae
  • Leikipiae Pseudoleskeopsis
  • Leikipiae Moss


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Description

Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae (also called Leskeopsis leikipiae, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.5 cm, and has a yellowish-green color. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Where to Find Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae

Pseudoleskeopsis leikipiae can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143285: Based on data supplied by Bryonames