Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
erubescens
ID:
1189947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 4: 260 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189285



Common Names

  • Erubescens Moss
  • Erubescens Orthotrichum
  • Erubescens Orthotrichum Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum erubescens (also called the blushing Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This moss is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown plant that grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthotrichum erubescens is small and white, with a yellow anther. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum erubescens is a small, tufted moss that grows in damp, shady places. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, or moss. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment, and should be kept out of direct sunlight. It can be propagated by division, or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate, and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Orthotrichum erubescens

Orthotrichum erubescens can be found in Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Orthotrichum erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum erubescens?

Orthotrichum erubescens

What is the common name of Orthotrichum erubescens?

Blushing Orthotrichum

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum erubescens?

It is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and wet soil.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35173384: Based on data supplied by Bryonames