Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 4: 20 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171126
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea plagiostoma
- Plagiostoma Leskea Moss
- Plagiostoma Leskea
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea plagiostoma 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pseudoleskea plagiostoma var. attenuata Müll. Hal.
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 plagiostoma 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 plagiostoma
Pseudoleskea plagiostoma can be found in the grasslands of Argentina.
Pseudoleskea plagiostoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea plagiostoma?
Pseudoleskea plagiostoma
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea plagiostoma?
Plagiostome Moss
What type of plant is Pseudoleskea plagiostoma?
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,