Status:
valid
Authors:
Geh. & Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Flora 64: 374 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188957
Common Names
- Toothed Orthodontium
- Denticulatum Orthodontium
- Toothed Orthodontium Moss
Uses & Benefits
Orthodontium denticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthodontium denticulatum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthodontium denticulatum is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an evergreen plant and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-drained soil and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or by spores in summer.
Where to Find Orthodontium denticulatum
Orthodontium denticulatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Orthodontium genus
Orthodontium denticulatum,
Orthodontium gracile,
Orthodontium infractum,
Orthodontium itacolumitis,
Orthodontium lineare,
Orthodontium loreifolium,
Orthodontium pallens,
Orthodontium pellucens,
Orthodontium ruwenzorensis,
Orthodontium lignicola,
Species in the Orthodontiaceae family
Orthodontium denticulatum,
Orthodontium gracile,
Orthodontium infractum,
Orthodontium itacolumitis,
Orthodontium lineare,
Orthodontium loreifolium,
Orthodontium pallens,
Orthodontium pellucens,
Orthodontium ruwenzorensis,
Orthodontium lignicola,
Hymenodon aeruginosus,
Hymenodon angustifolius,
Hymenodon pilifer,
Hymenodon sericeus,
Hymenodon sphaerothecius,
Hymenodon tenellus,
Hymenodon reggaeus,
Hymenodon chenianus,
Leptotheca boliviana,
Leptotheca gaudichaudii,