Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenoyeri
ID:
1170453

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R. Buck & H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 79: 420. f. 45–47 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169791



Common Names

  • Rozea kenoyeri
  • Kenoyeri Rozea
  • Rozea


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Description

Rozea kenoyeri (also called Kenoyer's Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in North America and Europe. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark. It has a yellow-green color and its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It has a short stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Rozea kenoyeri is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rozea kenoyeri has small, yellowish-green flowers with two stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Rozea kenoyeri

Rozea kenoyeri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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 Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames