Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
baileyi
ID:
1169683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Best & Grout) E. Lawton

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 84: 342 84–95 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169021



Common Names

  • Lescuraea baileyi
  • Bailey's Lescuraea
  • Baileyi Lescuraea


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Description

Lescuraea baileyi (also called Bailey's Lescuraea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with green to yellow-green leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lescuraea baileyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lescuraea baileyi has small white flowers with yellow anthers and four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lescuraea baileyi is best done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and time consuming. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Lescuraea baileyi

Lescuraea baileyi can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Pseudoleskeaceae family

References

George Newton Best (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Best' in the authors string.
Abel Joel Grout (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grout' in the authors string.
Elva Lawton (1896-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Lawton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139411: Based on data supplied by Bryonames