Lescuraea yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1210530
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) T. Cao & W.H. Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bryophyt. Sin. 6: 154 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209868
Common Names
- Lescuraea yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Lescuraea
- Yunnanensis Lejeunea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lescuraea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Lescuraea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in temperate regions of the world. It has a thallus that is up to 5 cm long and is composed of a single row of cells. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, and in mossy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lescuraea yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for some species of fish and amphibians.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lescuraea yunnanensis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lescuraea yunnanensis is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Lescuraea yunnanensis
Lescuraea yunnanensis can be found in parts of Asia, particularly in China and Japan.
Lescuraea yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lescuraea yunnanensis?
Lescuraea yunnanensis
What is the common name of Lescuraea yunnanensis?
Yunnan Lescuraea
What is the habitat of Lescuraea yunnanensis?
It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous and coniferous forests
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Tong Cao (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cao' in the authors string.
Wen-he Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wang' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211549: Based on data supplied by Bryonames