Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
intricatum
ID:
1189756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hartm.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 108 (fasc. 46–47. Mon. 4) 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189094

Common Names

  • Orthothecium intricatum
  • Intricate Orthothecium
  • Intricate Moss

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Description

Orthothecium intricatum (also called Intricate Orthothecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist woodlands, grasslands, and alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Orthothecium intricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthothecium intricatum 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 intricatum 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 intricatum

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

Orthothecium intricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthothecium intricatum?

Orthothecium intricatum

What type of habitat does Orthothecium intricatum prefer?

Orthothecium intricatum prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the distribution of Orthothecium intricatum?

Orthothecium intricatum 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

Carl Johann Hartman (1790-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartm.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172933: Based on data supplied by Bryonames