Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
sakalavum
ID:
1189330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 4: 99 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188668

Common Names

  • Ochrobryum sakalavum
  • Sakalavum Moss
  • Sakalavum Ochrobryum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ochrobryum sakalavum is used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochrobryum sakalavum has small, yellow-green flowers with a short, cylindrical capsule containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrobryum sakalavum can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ochrobryum sakalavum

Ochrobryum sakalavum can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172318: Based on data supplied by Bryonames