Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
oligonema
ID:
1537627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot & P. de la Varde) H. Akiyama

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica. 68(3): 158. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019964

Common Names

  • Orientobryum oligonema
  • Oligonema Orientobryum
  • Oligonema Moss

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Description

Orientobryum oligonema (also called Oligonema Orientobryum, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orientobryum oligonema has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orientobryum oligonema can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Orientobryum oligonema

Orientobryum oligonema is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Orientobryum oligonema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orientobryum oligonema?

Orientobryum oligonema

What type of plant is Orientobryum oligonema?

It is a species of moss.

Where is Orientobryum oligonema found?

It is found in Japan.

Species in the Orientobryum genus

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: 100470490: Based on data supplied by Bryonames