Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
shevockii
ID:
1204795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lewinsky & D.H. Norris

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 101: 435. f. 1–23 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204133



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum shevockii
  • Shevock's Orthotrichum
  • Shevock's Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum shevockii (also called 'Shevock's Bristle Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy surface. It is native to North America, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum shevockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum shevockii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, three-lobed stigma. Its seeds are small, dark brown and shiny, with a long, thin tail. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum shevockii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plants. Cultivation is best done in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Orthotrichum shevockii

Orthotrichum shevockii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Orthotrichum shevockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum shevockii?

Orthotrichum shevockii

What is the common name of Orthotrichum shevockii?

Shevockii Orthotrichum

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum shevockii?

Moist meadows, bogs, and marshes

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

Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203855: Based on data supplied by Bryonames