Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Bosch & Sande Lac.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 45 1862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180381
Common Names
- Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum
- Orthorrhynchum Haircap Moss
- Chaetomitrium Moss
Uses & Benefits
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a mulch and can be used to help retain moisture in the soil. It can also be used as a ground cover in landscaping and can be used to help reduce weeds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum var. vitiense E.B. Bartram
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.
Where to Find Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum?
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum
What type of plant is Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum?
It is a moss species.
Where is Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum found?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Chaetomitrium genus
Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile,
Chaetomitrium sikkimense,
Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum,
Chaetomitrium aneitense,
Chaetomitrium auriculatum,
Chaetomitrium beccarii,
Chaetomitrium borbonicum,
Chaetomitrium borneense,
Chaetomitrium brassii,
Chaetomitrium callichrous,
Chaetomitrium ciliatum,
Chaetomitrium comorense,
Chaetomitrium confertum,
Chaetomitrium ctenidioides,
Chaetomitrium densum,
Chaetomitrium depressum,
Chaetomitrium dusenii,
Chaetomitrium elegans,
Chaetomitrium elongatum,
Chaetomitrium elmeri,
Chaetomitrium entodontoides,
Chaetomitrium fimbriatum,
Chaetomitrium frondosum,
Chaetomitrium horridulum,
Chaetomitrium laevifolium,
Chaetomitrium laevisetum,
Chaetomitrium lanceolatum,
Chaetomitrium lancifolium,
Chaetomitrium lauterbachii,
Chaetomitrium leptopoma,
Chaetomitrium macrohystrix,
Chaetomitrium nanohystrix,
Chaetomitrium nervosum,
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum,
Chaetomitrium paleatum,
Chaetomitrium papillifolium,
Chaetomitrium perakense,
Chaetomitrium perarmatum,
Chaetomitrium perlaeve,
Chaetomitrium philippinense,
Chaetomitrium poecilophyllum,
Chaetomitrium pseudoelongatum,
Chaetomitrium recurvifolium,
Chaetomitrium roemeri,
Chaetomitrium rugifolium,
Chaetomitrium setosum,
Chaetomitrium smithii,
Chaetomitrium speciosum,
Chaetomitrium spinosum,
Chaetomitrium sublaevisetum,
Species in the Symphyodontaceae family
Bryocrumia vivicolor,
Bryocrumia malabarica,
Bryocrumia torrentium,
Phyllodon bilobatus,
Phyllodon choiropyxis,
Phyllodon glossoides,
Phyllodon truncatulus,
Phyllodon truncatus,
Phyllodon lingulatus,
Phyllodon scutellifolius,
Phyllodon abruptus,
Phyllodon perplanicaulis,
Phyllodon subretusus,
Phyllodon cocoensis,
Phyllodon laevifolius,
Phyllodon similans,
Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa,
Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile,
Chaetomitrium sikkimense,
Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum,
Chaetomitrium aneitense,
Chaetomitrium auriculatum,
Chaetomitrium beccarii,
Chaetomitrium borbonicum,
Chaetomitrium borneense,
Chaetomitrium brassii,
Chaetomitrium callichrous,
Chaetomitrium ciliatum,
Chaetomitrium comorense,
Chaetomitrium confertum,
Chaetomitrium ctenidioides,
Chaetomitrium densum,
Chaetomitrium depressum,
Chaetomitrium dusenii,
Chaetomitrium elegans,
Chaetomitrium elongatum,
Chaetomitrium elmeri,
Chaetomitrium entodontoides,
Chaetomitrium fimbriatum,
Chaetomitrium frondosum,
Chaetomitrium horridulum,
Chaetomitrium laevifolium,
Chaetomitrium laevisetum,
Chaetomitrium lanceolatum,
Chaetomitrium lancifolium,
Chaetomitrium lauterbachii,
Chaetomitrium leptopoma,
Chaetomitrium macrohystrix,
Chaetomitrium nanohystrix,
Chaetomitrium nervosum,