Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
1189561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoppe & Hornsch.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 1: 383 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188899

Common Names

  • Oreas Moss
  • Pincushion Moss
  • Mood Moss

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Description

Oreas martiana (also called Marti's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, tufted, yellow-green moss with a short stem and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Mexico and is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreas martiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreas martiana has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreas martiana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Oreas martiana

Oreas martiana is native to the western United States and Mexico.

Species in the Oreas genus

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172652: Based on data supplied by Bryonames