Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1169706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) Molendo

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Moosstudien 144, 147, 149 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169044



Common Names

  • Lescuraea saxicola
  • Saxicola Lescuraea
  • Rock-dwelling Lescuraea


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Uses & Benefits

Lescuraea saxicola has been used as a natural dye and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lescuraea saxicola are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Where to Find Lescuraea saxicola

Lescuraea saxicola can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Pseudoleskeaceae family

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Molendo (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molendo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139453: Based on data supplied by Bryonames