Orthostichopsis fornicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fornicata
ID:
1040142
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen & W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 117: 203 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039480
Common Names
- Fornicate Orthostichopsis
- Fornicate Plant
- Fornicate Flower
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Orthostichopsis fornicata (also called Foliose Orthostichopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orthostichopsidaceae. This species is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and in wet areas of open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Orthostichopsis fornicata is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthostichopsis fornicata has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Orthostichopsis fornicata is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Orthostichopsis fornicata
Orthostichopsis fornicata is found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including parts of China and Japan.
Species in the Orthostichopsis genus
Orthostichopsis fornicata, Orthostichopsis auricosta, Orthostichopsis madagassa, Orthostichopsis pinnatella, Orthostichopsis scaberula, Orthostichopsis strictula, Orthostichopsis subimbricata, Orthostichopsis sublivens, Orthostichopsis tenuis, Orthostichopsis tetragona, Orthostichopsis tijucae, Orthostichopsis tortipilis, Orthostichopsis praetermissa,
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,
References
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100364523: Based on data supplied by Bryonames