Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
vittii
ID:
1205197

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 102: 53. f. 1–22 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204535



Common Names

  • Orthotrichum
  • Vittii
  • Vittii Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum vittii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthotrichum vittii is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, and round capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum vittii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers a soil pH of 5.5-7.0 and should be kept moist but not wet. It can tolerate full sun but will not do well in dry conditions.

Where to Find Orthotrichum vittii

Orthotrichum vittii can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in 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

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: 35204410: Based on data supplied by Bryonames