Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochii
ID:
1187491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vitt

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 74: 471. f. 4, 23–27 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186829

Common Names

  • Och's Pohlia
  • Och's Pohlia Moss
  • Och's Moss

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Description

Pohlia ochii (also called Ochii's Pohlia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia ochii is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It can also be used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pohlia ochii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Pohlia ochii

Pohlia ochii can be found in the western United States.

Pohlia ochii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pohlia ochii?

Pohlia ochii

What is the family of Pohlia ochii?

Pottiaceae

What is the habitat of Pohlia ochii?

Moist, shady areas

Species in the Pohlia genus

Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169279: Based on data supplied by Bryonames