Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
auriculare
ID:
1189704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 795 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189042



Common Names

  • Orthostichidium auriculare
  • Ear-leaved Orthostichidium
  • Ear-leaved Moss


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Description

Orthostichidium auriculare (also called Ear-like Orthostichidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with four-angled stems and ear-like leaves that are inrolled around the stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthostichidium auriculare is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthostichidium auriculare has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, round seeds and seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthostichidium auriculare can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. The soil should be kept slightly acidic and the plant should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Orthostichidium auriculare

Orthostichidium auriculare is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Orthostichidium auriculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthostichidium auriculare?

Orthostichidium auriculare

What is the family of Orthostichidium auriculare?

Orthotrichaceae

What is the habitat of Orthostichidium auriculare?

Mesic to wet forests, often in shaded areas

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172865: Based on data supplied by Bryonames