Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
denudatum
ID:
1197250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Dumort.

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 19 1835

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196588



Common Names

  • Odontoschisma denudatum
  • Denudate Odontoschisma
  • Denudate Thread-moss


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Description

Odontoschisma denudatum (also called Denuded Tooth-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Odontoschismataceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Odontoschisma denudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontoschisma denudatum sub. naviculare (Steph.) Gradst., S.C. Aranda & Vanderp.
Odontoschisma denudatum sub. sandvicense (Ångstr.) Gradst., S.C. Aranda & Vanderp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontoschisma denudatum has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontoschisma denudatum is a small, dioecious liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady garden. When propagating by spore, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Odontoschisma denudatum

Odontoschisma denudatum can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Cephaloziaceae family

Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185664: Based on data supplied by Bryonames