Lescuraea laevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevifolia
ID:
1170246
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) R.S. Chopra
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 80: 544 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169584
Common Names
- Lescuraea laevifolia
- Smooth-Leaved Lescuraea
- Smooth-Leaved Lescuraea Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lescuraea laevifolia is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lescuraea laevifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lescuraea laevifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).
Where to Find Lescuraea laevifolia
Lescuraea laevifolia can be found in India.
Species in the Lescuraea genus
Lescuraea mutabilis, Lescuraea plicata, Lescuraea atricha, Lescuraea baileyi, Lescuraea incurvata, Lescuraea patens, Lescuraea radicosa, Lescuraea saviana, Lescuraea saxicola, Lescuraea secunda, Lescuraea serrata, Lescuraea stenophylla, Lescuraea darjeelingensis, Lescuraea laevifolia, Lescuraea ramuligera, Lescuraea arizonae, Lescuraea setschwanica, Lescuraea yunnanensis, Lescuraea brachyclados,
Species in the Pseudoleskeaceae family
Lescuraea mutabilis, Lescuraea plicata, Lescuraea atricha, Lescuraea baileyi, Lescuraea incurvata, Lescuraea patens, Lescuraea radicosa, Lescuraea saviana, Lescuraea saxicola, Lescuraea secunda, Lescuraea serrata, Lescuraea stenophylla, Lescuraea darjeelingensis, Lescuraea laevifolia, Lescuraea ramuligera, Lescuraea arizonae, Lescuraea setschwanica, Lescuraea yunnanensis, Lescuraea brachyclados, Pseudoleskea attenuata, Pseudoleskea coreana, Pseudoleskea falcifolia, Pseudoleskea minuta, Pseudoleskea obtusiuscula, Pseudoleskea penzigii, Pseudoleskea perraldieri, Pseudoleskea plagiostoma, Pseudoleskea semensis, Pseudoleskea tonkinensis, Pseudoleskea trichodes, Pseudoleskea korjakorum, Pseudoleskea tribulosa, Rigodiadelphus arcuatus, Rigodiadelphus robustus,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Ram Saran Chopra (b.1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Chopra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140797: Based on data supplied by Bryonames