Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 34: 98 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171172
Common Names
- Pseudoleskea trichodes
- Trichodes Pseudoleskea
- Trichodes Moss
Description
Pseudoleskea trichodes (also called Bristly moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and on rocks and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoleskea trichodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoleskea trichodes is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedling has a short, slender stem with narrow, linear leaves.
Where to Find Pseudoleskea trichodes
Pseudoleskea trichodes can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Pseudoleskea trichodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoleskea trichodes?
Pseudoleskea trichodes
What is the common name of Pseudoleskea trichodes?
Hairy moss
What is the habitat of Pseudoleskea trichodes?
It is found on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shaded areas
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,