Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
monostricta
ID:
1190328

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 131. 531a 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189666



Common Names

  • Monostricta Osterwaldiella
  • Monostricta Osterwaldiella Moss
  • Osterwaldiella Monostricta Moss


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Description

Osterwaldiella monostricta (also called 'Single-Stem Osterwaldiella', 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

Osterwaldiella monostricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative element in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osterwaldiella monostricta has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Where to Find Osterwaldiella monostricta

Osterwaldiella monostricta can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Osterwaldiella monostricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osterwaldiella monostricta?

Osterwaldiella monostricta

What is the common name of Osterwaldiella monostricta?

One-flowered starwort

What type of plant is Osterwaldiella monostricta?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Osterwaldiella genus

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174061: Based on data supplied by Bryonames