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
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.
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,