Status:
valid
Authors:
Ignatov & Ignatova
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 29(1): 27. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019871
Common Names
- Orthothecium sibiricum
- Sibiricum Orthothecium
- Sibiricum Moss
Description
Orthothecium sibiricum (also called Siberian Orthothecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the northern regions of Europe and Asia. It has a bright green color and grows in a tufted form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in coniferous forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Orthothecium sibiricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthothecium sibiricum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthothecium sibiricum can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Orthothecium sibiricum
Orthothecium sibiricum can be found in the temperate regions of Asia.
Orthothecium sibiricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthothecium sibiricum?
Orthothecium sibiricum
What type of plant is Orthothecium sibiricum?
Moss
What is the natural habitat of Orthothecium sibiricum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,