Orthotrichum cambrense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambrense
ID:
1536220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosanquet & F. Lara
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 33(4): 330. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019178
Common Names
- Orthotrichum cambrense
- Cambrense Orthotrichum
- Cambrense Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthotrichum cambrense (also called Orthotrichum cambrense, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a tufted growth habit. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Orthotrichum cambrense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover for rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthotrichum cambrense has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthotrichum cambrense is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that is native to the Southern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Orthotrichum cambrense
Orthotrichum cambrense can be found in the temperate rainforests of the British Isles.
Orthotrichum cambrense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum cambrense?
Orthotrichum cambrense
What type of plant is Orthotrichum cambrense?
Orthotrichum cambrense is a moss species.
Where is Orthotrichum cambrense found?
Orthotrichum cambrense is found in the Northern Hemisphere.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100384213: Based on data supplied by Bryonames