Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
orthotrichoides
ID:
1183171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raddi) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Taxon 11: 221 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182509



Common Names

  • Orthotrichoides Macrocoma
  • Orthotrichoides Pepperweed
  • Orthotrichoides Pepperwort


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Description

Macrocoma orthotrichoides (also called Macrocoma orthotrichoides, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a smooth surface and a short stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streams, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocoma orthotrichoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Macrocoma orthotrichoides is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Macrocoma orthotrichoides

Macrocoma orthotrichoides can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America and Europe.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160622: Based on data supplied by Bryonames