Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
1207630

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 22: 263. f. 1–19 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206968



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum hispanicum
  • Hispanicum Orthotrichum
  • Hispanicum Orthotrichum Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum hispanicum (also called Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum hispanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum hispanicum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, small leaf that is divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum hispanicum is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a shady garden bed. When propagating by division, divide the plant into small pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate and the new plants are established.

Where to Find Orthotrichum hispanicum

Orthotrichum hispanicum can be found in the western United States, from California to British Columbia.

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

Francisco Lara (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lara' in the authors string.
Ricardo Garilleti (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garilleti' in the authors string.
Vicente Mazimpaka (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazimpaka' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207739: Based on data supplied by Bryonames