Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
karoo
ID:
1215212

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 112: 195 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214550



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum karoo
  • Karoo Orthotrichum
  • Karoo Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum karoo (also called Karoo Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum karoo is used for ornamental purposes and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum karoo has small yellowish green flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Orthotrichum karoo

Orthotrichum karoo is native to South Africa. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Orthotrichum karoo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum karoo?

Orthotrichum karoo

What is the common name of Orthotrichum karoo?

Orthotrichum karoo

What type of plant is Orthotrichum karoo?

Moss

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: 35217977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames