Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks. ex Brid.) Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 107. 480 (fasc. 48 Mon. 1. 3) 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189104
Common Names
- Orthothecium rufescens
- Rufescent Orthothecium
- Rufescent Moss
Description
Orthothecium rufescens (also called Rufescent 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 rufescens 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 rufescens 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 rufescens 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 rufescens
Orthothecium rufescens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Orthothecium rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthothecium rufescens?
Orthothecium rufescens
What type of habitat does Orthothecium rufescens prefer?
Orthothecium rufescens prefers moist, shady habitats.
What is the distribution of Orthothecium rufescens?
Orthothecium rufescens 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,