Splachnobryum oorschotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oorschotii
ID:
1191110
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sande Lac.) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 40: 293 1876
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190448
Common Names
- Splachnobryum Oorschotii
- Oorschot's Moss
- Oorschot's Bog Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Splachnobryum oorschotii (also called Oorschot's Splachnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with lance-shaped leaves that grows in clumps. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Splachnobryum oorschotii is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It can also be used to provide ground cover in areas where grass may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Splachnobryum oorschotii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Splachnobryum oorschotii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position.
Where to Find Splachnobryum oorschotii
Splachnobryum oorschotii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Splachnobryum genus
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum, Koponobryum bengalense, Koponobryum papillosum,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176331: Based on data supplied by Bryonames