Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
gregoryi
ID:
1534262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.H. Allen) S.P. Churchill

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Familias y Géneros de los Musgos de los Andes Tropicales: 130. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017957



Common Names

  • Gregoryi Moss
  • Orthodicranum Moss
  • Orthodicranum gregoryi Moss


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Description

Orthodicranum gregoryi (also called 'Gregory's Orthodicranum', among many other common names) is a small, mossy plant native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a bright green, tufted frond with a wavy margin, and is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest floors and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Orthodicranum gregoryi is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthodicranum gregoryi has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthodicranum gregoryi is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Orthodicranum gregoryi

Orthodicranum gregoryi can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Orthodicranum gregoryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthodicranum gregoryi?

Orthodicranum gregoryi

What type of plant is Orthodicranum gregoryi?

Moss

What is the growth rate of Orthodicranum gregoryi?

Slow

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100517459: Based on data supplied by Bryonames