Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
1537628

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica. 68(3): 161. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019965

Common Names

  • Orientobryum ovalifolium
  • Ovalifolium Orientobryum
  • Ovalifolium Moss

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Description

Orientobryum ovalifolium (also called Oval-leaved 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 ovalifolium is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orientobryum ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium

Orientobryum ovalifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Orientobryum ovalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orientobryum ovalifolium?

Orientobryum ovalifolium

What type of plant is Orientobryum ovalifolium?

It is a species of moss.

Where is Orientobryum ovalifolium 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: 100470491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames