Status:
valid
Authors:
Shevock & W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 112: 184 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214548
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea tribulosa
- Tribulosa Pseudoleskea
- Tribulose Pseudoleskea
Description
Pseudoleskea tribulosa (also called Bristly Pseudoleskea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea tribulosa is used for ornamental purposes and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoleskea tribulosa has small yellowish green flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Pseudoleskea tribulosa
Pseudoleskea tribulosa is native to Europe and North America. It is found in wet and moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Pseudoleskea tribulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea tribulosa?
Pseudoleskea tribulosa
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea tribulosa?
Pseudoleskea tribulosa
What type of plant is Pseudoleskea tribulosa?
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,