Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
zippelii
ID:
1171883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1003 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171221



Common Names

  • Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii
  • Zippelii Pseudoleskeopsis
  • Zippelii Moss


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Description

Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii (also called Leskeopsis zippelii, 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 zippelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii

Pseudoleskeopsis zippelii 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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143303: Based on data supplied by Bryonames