Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
dagestanicum
ID:
1041015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fedosov & Ignatova

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 19: 69 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040353



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum
  • Dagestanicum
  • Dagestanicum Orthotrichum


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Description

Orthotrichum parksii (also called Parks' orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Orthotrichaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum dagestanicum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Orthotrichum dagestanicum plant produces small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum dagestanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eastern Europe. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Orthotrichum dagestanicum

Orthotrichum dagestanicum is native to Russia.

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

Elena Anatol'evna Ignatova (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatova' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ernstovich Fedosov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedosov' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367507: Based on data supplied by Bryonames