Orthodontium pellucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthodontiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellucens
ID:
1189641
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Bruch & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 1: 240 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188979
Common Names
- Transparent Orthodontium
- Pellucens Orthodontium
- Transparent Orthodontium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthodontium pellucens (also called Translucent 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 pellucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthodontium pellucens is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, pellucid leaves.
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Orthodontium pellucens can be found in the Netherlands.
Orthodontium pellucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthodontium pellucens?
Orthodontium pellucens
What are the common names of Orthodontium pellucens?
Pellucid Orthodontium
What is the growth habit of Orthodontium pellucens?
It is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded habit.
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172768: Based on data supplied by Bryonames