Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
orcadensis
ID:
1196651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hepat. (Engl.-Prantl) 85 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195989

Common Names

  • Anastrepta orcadensis
  • Orcadensis Anastrepta
  • Orcadensis Moss
  • Orcadensis Leaf Moss

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Description

Anastrepta orcadensis (also called Orkney Anastrepta, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown moss with a smooth and glossy surface. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrepta orcadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastrepta orcadensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Anastrepta orcadensis: Anastrepta orcadensis is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Anastrepta orcadensis

Anastrepta orcadensis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Anastrepta genus

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184429: Based on data supplied by Bryonames