Orthostichella hexasticha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexasticha
ID:
1199733
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwägr.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 97: 435 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199071
Common Names
- Orthostichella hexasticha
- Hexasticha Orthostichella
- Hexasticha Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthostichella hexasticha (also called Hexastichous Orthostichella, among many other common names) is a small moss with a tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a light green color and a cushion-like form. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Orthostichella hexasticha is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthostichella hexasticha has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Orthostichella hexasticha can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, acidic, and well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water.
Where to Find Orthostichella hexasticha
Orthostichella hexasticha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Orthostichella genus
Species in the Orthostichellaceae family
Dixonia orientalis, Orthostichella hexasticha, Orthostichella pandurifolia, Orthostichella versicolor, Orthostichella capillicaulis, Orthostichella longinervis, Orthostichella muelleri, Orthostichella pachygastrella, Orthostichella rigida, Orthostichella welwitschii, Afrothamnium stipitatum, Deslooveria dentata, Deslooveria quintasii, Deslooveria saotomensis, Deslooveria usagara, Deslooveria variifolioides, Pinnatidendron piniforme, Scabrellifolium elongatum, Scabrellifolium substriatum,
References
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189494: Based on data supplied by Bryonames