Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
sessile
ID:
1197733

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 18: 124. f. 35–46 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197071



Common Names

  • Ochrobryum sessile
  • Sessile Ochrobryum
  • Sessile's Ochrobryum


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Description

Ochrobryum sessile (also called Ochrobryum sessile, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrobryum sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrobryum sessile is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrobryum sessile is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is shade tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ochrobryum sessile

Ochrobryum sessile is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and the Philippines.

Ochrobryum sessile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrobryum sessile?

Ochrobryum sessile

What is the common name of Ochrobryum sessile?

Sessile ochrobryum

Where is Ochrobryum sessile found?

Ochrobryum sessile is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186413: Based on data supplied by Bryonames