Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
peracuminata
ID:
1195807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Demaret & V. Leroy bis

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Explor. Parc Natl. Albert, Mission Lebrun 6: 45. f. 50–54 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195145



Common Names

  • Schwetschkea peracuminata
  • Peracuminata's Schwetschkea
  • Sharp Schwetschkea


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Description

Schwetschkea peracuminata (also called Peracuminate Schwetschkea, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Schwetschkiaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schwetschkea peracuminata is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schwetschkea peracuminata are small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schwetschkea peracuminata can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a humus-rich, moist soil in part shade.

Where to Find Schwetschkea peracuminata

Schwetschkea peracuminata is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Fernand Demaret (1911-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demaret' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183338: Based on data supplied by Bryonames