Oticodium laevisetum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevisetum
ID:
1536915
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sande Lac.) Huttunen, Hedenäs & Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 27(2): 100. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019497
Common Names
- Oticodium laevisetum
- Smooth-set Oticodium Moss
- Smooth-set Oticodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Oticodium laevisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas with high erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oticodium laevisetum has small yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oticodium laevisetum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Oticodium laevisetum
Oticodium laevisetum can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Oticodium laevisetum FAQ
What is the common name of Oticodium laevisetum?
Smooth Oticodium
What type of habitat does Oticodium laevisetum prefer?
It prefers humid, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
What is the geographic range of Oticodium laevisetum?
It is found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
Species in the Oticodium genus
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100477007: Based on data supplied by Bryonames