Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1537589

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 41(2): 51. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019940



Common Names

  • Oriental Clastobryellina Moss
  • Clastobryellina Moss
  • Oriental Moss


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Description

Clastobryellina orientalis (also called Oriental Clastobryellina, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clastobryellina orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clastobryellina orientalis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clastobryellina orientalis can be propagated by division of the clumps. The soil should be kept moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Clastobryellina orientalis

Clastobryellina orientalis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Clastobryellina orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clastobryellina orientalis?

Clastobryellina orientalis

What is the common name of Clastobryellina orientalis?

Oriental Clastobryellina

What is the habitat of Clastobryellina orientalis?

Clastobryellina orientalis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100487234: Based on data supplied by Bryonames