Orthodontium gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthodontiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1189623
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilson) Schwägr. ex Bruch & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 4: 70 (fasc. 23–24. Mon 4) 1844
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188961
Common Names
- Graceful Orthodontium
- Gracile Orthodontium
- Graceful Orthodontium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthodontium gracile (also called Graceful Orthodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted, densely-branched habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Orthodontium gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthodontium gracile has small white 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthodontium gracile 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 gracile
Orthodontium gracile can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Orthodontium genus
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,
References
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172744: Based on data supplied by Bryonames