Orthodontium pallens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthodontiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
1189640
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Wilson) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 544 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188978
Common Names
- Pallid Orthodontium
- Pallens Orthodontium
- Pallid Orthodontium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthodontium pallens (also called Pale Orthodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted, densely-branched habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Orthodontium pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthodontium pallens is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, pale leaves.
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Orthodontium pallens can be found in the Netherlands.
Species in the Orthodontium genus
Species in the Orthodontiaceae family
Orthodontium denticulatum, Orthodontium gracile, Orthodontium infractum, Orthodontium itacolumitis, Orthodontium lineare, Orthodontium loreifolium, Orthodontium pallens, Orthodontium pellucens, Orthodontium ruwenzorensis, Orthodontium lignicola, Hymenodon aeruginosus, Hymenodon angustifolius, Hymenodon pilifer, Hymenodon sericeus, Hymenodon sphaerothecius, Hymenodon tenellus, Hymenodon reggaeus, Hymenodon chenianus, Leptotheca boliviana, Leptotheca gaudichaudii,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172767: Based on data supplied by Bryonames