Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
sharpii
ID:
1186934

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 67: 449. f. 16–22 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186272



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum Sharpii
  • Sharpii Moss
  • Sharpii Orthotrichum


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Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum sharpii has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum sharpii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum sharpii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in winter.

Where to Find Orthotrichum sharpii

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

Orthotrichum sharpii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum sharpii?

Orthotrichum sharpii

What is the common name of Orthotrichum sharpii?

Unknown

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum sharpii?

Unknown

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168331: Based on data supplied by Bryonames