Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1189745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bryhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Rep. Second Norweg. Arctic Exped. Fram 1898--1902 2(11): 126 1 f. 4 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189083


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Uses & Benefits

Orthothecium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthothecium acuminatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthothecium acuminatum is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.

Where to Find Orthothecium acuminatum

Orthothecium acuminatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Orthothecium acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthothecium acuminatum?

Orthothecium acuminatum

What type of habitat does Orthothecium acuminatum prefer?

Orthothecium acuminatum prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the distribution of Orthothecium acuminatum?

Orthothecium acuminatum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

Niels Bryhn (1854-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bryhn' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172914: Based on data supplied by Bryonames