Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
obtusulum
ID:
1187117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 30: 111 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186455



Common Names

  • Ectropothecium obtusulum
  • Obtuse Ectropothecium Moss
  • Obtuse Ectropothecium


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Description

Ectropothecium obtusulum (also called Obtuse Ectropothecium, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has a small, compact form, with small, glossy leaves and a thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium obtusulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of biofuels and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ectropothecium obtusulum has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium obtusulum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Ectropothecium obtusulum

Ectropothecium obtusulum can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168639: Based on data supplied by Bryonames