Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
handelii
ID:
1214499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 70 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213837



Common Names

  • Ochiobryum handelii
  • Handelii Ochiobryum
  • Handelii Moss


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Description

Ochiobryum handelii (also called Handel's Ochiobryum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodland floors and rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Ochiobryum handelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochiobryum handelii has small, yellowish-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochiobryum handelii is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium, such as a mixture of peat and sand. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. Once established, the plant can be grown in a terrarium or in an outdoor container.

Where to Find Ochiobryum handelii

Ochiobryum handelii is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Ochiobryum genus

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Helen Patricia Ramsay (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Ramsay' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216785: Based on data supplied by Bryonames