Pseudoleskea penzigii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penzigii
ID:
1171785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brizi
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Malpighia 7: 296 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171123
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea penzigii
- Penzig's Leskea Moss
- Penzig's Leskea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea penzigii is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its foliage is also used as a ground cover. The plant has a low-growing habit and produces small yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pale yellow-green, with a few veins and a short, slender beak. Seed: Small, ovoid, brown. Seedlings: Short, slender, with a few, short, spreading leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudoleskea penzigii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partially shaded area. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Pseudoleskea penzigii
Pseudoleskea penzigii can be found in the grasslands of Argentina.
Pseudoleskea penzigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea penzigii?
Pseudoleskea penzigii
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea penzigii?
Penzig's Moss
What type of plant is Pseudoleskea penzigii?
Moss
Species in the Pseudoleskea genus
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,
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
Ugo Brizi (1868-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brizi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143157: Based on data supplied by Bryonames