Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. & Paris) Kanda & Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 9: 135 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146697
Common Names
- Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile
- Spurious-subtile Orthoamblystegium Moss
- Spurious-subtile Orthoamblystegium Moss
Description
Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile (also called spurious-subtile orthoamblystegium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile
Orthoamblystegium spuriosubtile is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Species in the Orthoamblystegium genus
Species in the Leskeaceae family
Fabronidium guatemaliense,
Haplocladium parvulum,
Haplocladium angustifolium,
Haplocladium discolor,
Haplocladium gracilisetum,
Haplocladium jacquemontii,
Haplocladium larminatii,
Haplocladium microphyllum,
Haplocladium percapillatum,
Haplocladium persistens,
Haplocladium porphyropelma,
Haplocladium schimperi,
Haplocladium stratosum,
Haplocladium strictulum,
Haplocladium virginianum,
Haplocladium plumulosum,
Haplocladium perparaphyllum,
Haplocladium vestitum,
Haplocladium kiusiuense,
Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa,
Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa,
Leptocladium sinense,
Leskea plumaria,
Leskea polenburgii,
Leskea polycarpa,
Leskea riparia,
Leskea scabrinervis,
Leskea subacuminata,
Leskea subfiliramea,
Leskea vaucheri,
Leskea australis,
Leskea brevifolia,
Leskea catenularia,
Leskea consanguinea,
Leskea filivaga,
Leskea gracilescens,
Leskea guineensis,
Leskea hyloapiculata,
Leskea integra,
Leskea latifolia,
Leskea mauritiana,
Leskea obscura,
Leskea filaria,
Leskea leskeoides,
Leskea perstricta,
Leskea moravica,
Leskea sublaevifolia,
Leskea acuminata,
Leskea schiedeana,
Leskeadelphus angustatus,