Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Cat. Mous. Algérie 33 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171124
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea perraldieri
- Perraldier's Leskea Moss
- Perraldier's Leskea
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea perraldieri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoleskea perraldieri 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 perraldieri
Pseudoleskea perraldieri can be found in the grasslands of Argentina.
Pseudoleskea perraldieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea perraldieri?
Pseudoleskea perraldieri
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea perraldieri?
Perraldier's Moss
What type of plant is Pseudoleskea perraldieri?
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,