Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
portoricense
ID:
1305985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe & Gottsche) Steph.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 27: 296.1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318439



Common Names

  • Odontoschisma portoricense
  • Portoricense
  • Odontoschisma


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Description

Odontoschisma portoricense (also called Odontoschisma portoricense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Odontoschisma portoricense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontoschisma portoricense has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontoschisma portoricense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant during the growing season and to water it regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Odontoschisma portoricense

Odontoschisma portoricense can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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Puerto Rican Odontoschisma

Where is Odontoschisma portoricense found?

Odontoschisma portoricense is found in the Caribbean and Central America

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

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100402540: Based on data supplied by Bryonames