Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
berggrenii
ID:
1189833

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 15(8): 103. f. 7 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189171



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum berggrenii
  • Berggren's Orthotrichum
  • Berggren Orthotrichum


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Description

Orthotrichum berggrenii (also called Berggren's star-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and small, pointed leaves. It is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum berggrenii is used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthotrichum berggrenii is small and white, with a yellow-green center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum berggrenii can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers a moist, shaded area with acidic soil. It prefers a soil pH of 4.5-6.0 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C.

Where to Find Orthotrichum berggrenii

Orthotrichum berggrenii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Orthotrichum berggrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum berggrenii?

Orthotrichum berggrenii

What type of plant is Orthotrichum berggrenii?

Moss

Where is Orthotrichum berggrenii found?

North America

Species in the Orthotrichum genus

Orthotrichum dagestanicum, Orthotrichum pilosissimum, Orthotrichum mazimpakanum, Orthotrichum denticulatum, Orthotrichum hooglandii, Orthotrichum sharpii, Orthotrichum flowersii, Orthotrichum aequatoreum, Orthotrichum alpestre, Orthotrichum anomalum, Orthotrichum assimile, Orthotrichum atratum, Orthotrichum bartramii, Orthotrichum bicolor, Orthotrichum callistomum, Orthotrichum calvum, Orthotrichum canum, Orthotrichum columbicum, Orthotrichum compactum, Orthotrichum consimile, Orthotrichum consobrinum, Orthotrichum crassifolium, Orthotrichum crenatoerosum, Orthotrichum crenulatum, Orthotrichum diaphanum, Orthotrichum erpodiaceum, Orthotrichum erubescens, Orthotrichum euryphyllum, Orthotrichum hallii, Orthotrichum heteromallum, Orthotrichum hybridum, Orthotrichum ibukiense, Orthotrichum leikipiae, Orthotrichum leiothecium, Orthotrichum lescurii, Orthotrichum letourneuxii, Orthotrichum liliputanum, Orthotrichum malacothecium, Orthotrichum meyenianum, Orthotrichum microcarpum, Orthotrichum obtusatum, Orthotrichum ohioense, Orthotrichum pallens, Orthotrichum patens, Orthotrichum pellucidum, Orthotrichum penicillatum, Orthotrichum philibertii, Orthotrichum pulchellum, Orthotrichum pumilum, Orthotrichum pungens,

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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35173187: Based on data supplied by Bryonames