Lescuraea incurvata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incurvata
ID:
1169691
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) E. Lawton
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 84: 290. pl. 15: f. 29 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169029
Common Names
- Lescuraea incurvata
- Incurvate Lescuraea
- Curved Lescuraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lescuraea incurvata (also called Incurvate Lescuraea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with green to yellow-green leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lescuraea incurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lescuraea incurvata var. tenuiretis (Culm.) E. LawtonLescuraea incurvata var. gigantea E. Lawton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lescuraea incurvata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Lescuraea incurvata is best done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and time consuming. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Lescuraea incurvata
Lescuraea incurvata can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Lescuraea genus
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,
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,
References
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Elva Lawton (1896-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Lawton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35139429: Based on data supplied by Bryonames