Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
underwoodii
ID:
1207757

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 104: 268. f. 1–19 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207095



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum underwoodii
  • Underwood's Orthotrichum Moss
  • Underwood Orthotrichum Moss


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Description

Orthotrichum underwoodii (also called 'Underwood's Orthotrichum', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 2-4 cm. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate leaves. It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum underwoodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum underwoodii flowers are small, greenish-brown and have no petals. The seed is a capsule containing many small seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have no leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum underwoodii is a moss that grows in moist, acidic soils. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of existing clumps. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container with a mix of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Orthotrichum underwoodii

Orthotrichum underwoodii can be found in the Neotropics.

Orthotrichum underwoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum underwoodii?

Orthotrichum underwoodii

What is the common name of Orthotrichum underwoodii?

Underwood's moss

What is the habitat of Orthotrichum underwoodii?

It is found in wet and acidic habitats, such as bogs and fens

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

Francisco Lara (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lara' in the authors string.
Ricardo Garilleti (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garilleti' in the authors string.
Vicente Mazimpaka (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazimpaka' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207900: Based on data supplied by Bryonames