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
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.
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 Odontoschisma genus
Odontoschisma denudatum,
Odontoschisma elongatum,
Odontoschisma macounii,
Odontoschisma sphagni,
Odontoschisma longiflorum,
Odontoschisma variabile,
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum,
Odontoschisma brasiliense,
Odontoschisma engelii,
Odontoschisma fluitans,
Odontoschisma francisci,
Odontoschisma jishibae,
Odontoschisma obcordatum,
Odontoschisma portoricense,
Odontoschisma pseudogrosseverrucosum,
Odontoschisma purpuratum,
Odontoschisma soratamum,
Odontoschisma spinosum,
Odontoschisma steyermarkii,
Odontoschisma zhui,
Odontoschisma bifidum,
Odontoschisma cleefii,
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,