Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
hybridum
ID:
1189996

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Philib. ex Podp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Consp. Musc. Eur. 479 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189334



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum Hybridum
  • Hybridum Moss
  • Hybridum Orthotrichum


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Description

Orthotrichum hybridum (also called Hybrid Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum hybridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthotrichum hybridum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Orthotrichum hybridum

Orthotrichum hybridum can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Orthotrichum hybridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum hybridum?

Orthotrichum hybridum

What is the common name of Orthotrichum hybridum?

Hybrid Orthotrichum Moss

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum hybridum?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

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

Josef Podpěra (1878-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podp.' in the authors string.
Henri Philibert (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Philib.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35173455: Based on data supplied by Bryonames