Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1198111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Berggr.) Hedenäs & L. Söderstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 17: 64 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197449



Common Names

  • Pseudoleskeella rupestris
  • Rupestral Pseudoleskeella Moss
  • Rupestral Pseudoleskeella


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Description

Pseudoleskeella rupestris (also called Pseudoleskeella rupestris, among many other common names) is a species of moss. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoleskeella rupestris is used in horticulture as an ornamental ground cover and is also used in the aquarium trade as an aquarium plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoleskeella rupestris has small, white flowers, with each flower having three sepals and three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoleskeella rupestris is a moss that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Pseudoleskeella rupestris

Pseudoleskeella rupestris is found in the western United States, from California to Washington, as well as in parts of Canada.

References

Sven Berggren (1837-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berggr.' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
Lars Söderström (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Söderstr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186954: Based on data supplied by Bryonames