Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
urnigerum
ID:
1190304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Myrin

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Coroll. Fl. Upsal. 71 1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189642



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum urnigerum
  • Urn-bearing Orthotrichum Moss
  • Urn-bearing Orthotrichum


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Description

Orthotrichum urnigerum (also called 'Urn-Bearing Orthotrichum', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown moss with a short, two-lobed beak. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum urnigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in the production of paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum urnigerum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, long-stalked anther. The seeds are small, round and yellow in colour. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked anther and a small, round, yellow seed.

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Where to Find Orthotrichum urnigerum

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

Orthotrichum urnigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum urnigerum?

Orthotrichum urnigerum

What is the common name of Orthotrichum urnigerum?

Urn-bearing starwort

What type of plant is Orthotrichum urnigerum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Claus (Claës) Gustaf Myrin (1803-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Myrin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames