Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
tortifolium
ID:
1170363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.C. Chen) Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 46: 267 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169701

Common Names

  • Oedicladium tortifolium
  • Tortifolium's Oedicladium
  • Tortifolium Oedicladium

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Description

Oedicladium tortifolium (also called 'Tortifolium Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with bright green, glossy leaves that are arranged in a spiraling pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oedicladium tortifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oedicladium tortifolium is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedicladium tortifolium can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Oedicladium tortifolium

Oedicladium tortifolium is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Pan Chieh Chen (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140956: Based on data supplied by Bryonames