Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
atlanticus
ID:
1209463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaal.) H. Buch

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Consp. Musc. Eur.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208801

Common Names

  • Orthocaulis atlanticus
  • Atlantic Orthocaulis
  • Orthocaulis

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Description

Orthocaulis atlanticus (also called Atlantic Orthocaulis, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthocaulis atlanticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthocaulis atlanticus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and four stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthocaulis atlanticus is a species of liverwort native to Europe and North America. It is an epiphytic species that grows on tree trunks, rocks, and soil. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady environments and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Orthocaulis atlanticus

Orthocaulis atlanticus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, growing on rocks and walls.

Orthocaulis atlanticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthocaulis atlanticus?

Orthocaulis atlanticus

What is the common name of Orthocaulis atlanticus?

Orthocaulis atlanticus

Where is Orthocaulis atlanticus found?

Orthocaulis atlanticus is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Orthocaulis 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

Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209886: Based on data supplied by Bryonames