Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
subpumilum
ID:
1197902

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram ex Lewinsky

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 72: 59. f. 34 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197240



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum subpumilum
  • Subpumil Orthotrichum
  • Small-pumil Orthotrichum


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Description

Orthotrichum subpumilum (also called Subpumilum Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small-sized moss, growing up to 4 cm in height and has a yellow-green color. It is found in wet habitats, such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum subpumilum is a species of moss that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is a low-growing plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or to fill in gaps in gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum subpumilum has small, white flowers, with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum subpumilum is a moss that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Orthotrichum subpumilum

Orthotrichum subpumilum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
Jette Lewinsky (1948-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewinsky' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186688: Based on data supplied by Bryonames