Odontoschisma sphagni - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphagni
ID:
1197256
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Dumort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Jungerm. 19 1835
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196594
Common Names
- Odontoschisma sphagni
- Sphagnum Odontoschisma
- Sphagnum Thread-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontoschisma sphagni (also called Sphagnum 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 sphagni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontoschisma sphagni 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontoschisma sphagni is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is found in moist, shady places, and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, mossy surface, and kept in a cool, shaded location.
Where to Find Odontoschisma sphagni
Odontoschisma sphagni 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,
References
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
James Dickson (1738-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dicks.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185671: Based on data supplied by Bryonames