Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
pallens
ID:
1190119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruch ex Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 1: 788 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189457



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum pallens
  • Mossy Orthotrichum
  • Common Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orthotrichum pallens var. crenulatum Vitt
Orthotrichum pallens var. johnseniae Vitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum pallens has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Orthotrichum pallens

Orthotrichum pallens can be found in moist, shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Orthotrichum pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum pallens?

Orthotrichum pallens

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum pallens?

Orthotrichum pallens is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

What is the distribution of Orthotrichum pallens?

Orthotrichum pallens is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35173644: Based on data supplied by Bryonames