Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ovicarpum
ID:
1186748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 149 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186086


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Uses & Benefits

Orthothecium ovicarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthothecium ovicarpum has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with three lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthothecium ovicarpum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. The plant prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Orthothecium ovicarpum can also be grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.

Where to Find Orthothecium ovicarpum

Orthothecium ovicarpum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Orthothecium ovicarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthothecium ovicarpum?

Orthothecium ovicarpum

What is the common name of Orthothecium ovicarpum?

Egg-fruited Orthothecium

Where does Orthothecium ovicarpum grow?

It grows in moist, shady places in the northern hemisphere

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

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167943: Based on data supplied by Bryonames