Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
robustum
ID:
1190185

Status:
valid

Authors:
R. Br. bis

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 27: 422 42 f. 39 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189523



Common Names

  • Robustum Orthotrichum
  • Common Orthotrichum Moss
  • Orthotrichum Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum robustum (also called Orthotrichum robustum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Americas and Europe. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has a yellow-green, glossy appearance with a short, curved stem and small, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum robustum is used in the production of paper and also as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthotrichum robustum is small, yellowish-green in color and has a single perianth. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Orthotrichum robustum

Orthotrichum robustum can be found in North America and Europe.

Orthotrichum robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum robustum?

Orthotrichum robustum

What is the family of Orthotrichum robustum?

Orthotrichaceae

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum robustum?

It is found on rocks and tree trunks in humid areas

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

Robert Brown (1820-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.bis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35173775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames