Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
orthothecia
ID:
1182831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Dixon & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 129 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182169



Common Names

  • Orthothecia Foreauella
  • Orthothecia Foreau Moss
  • Foreauella orthothecia


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Uses & Benefits

Foreauella orthothecia is a species of moss that is often used as a decorative element in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Foreauella orthothecia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foreauella orthothecia can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Foreauella orthothecia

Foreauella orthothecia can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds in India and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Foreauella genus

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160122: Based on data supplied by Bryonames