Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
aucklandicum
ID:
1213557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vitt) Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 287 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212895

Common Names

  • Orthotrichum aucklandicum
  • Auckland Orthotrichum
  • Orthotrichum Moss

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Description

Orthotrichum aucklandicum (also called Orthotrichum aucklandicum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Orthotrichaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum aucklandicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum aucklandicum has small, white flowers, which are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Orthotrichum aucklandicum is best done in a well-draining, acidic potting mix. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not too much, and to fertilize it every few weeks. Propagation is done by division, and the plant can be divided in spring or summer.

Where to Find Orthotrichum aucklandicum

Orthotrichum aucklandicum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Orthotrichum aucklandicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum aucklandicum?

Orthotrichum aucklandicum

What is the common name of Orthotrichum aucklandicum?

Aucklandicum

Where is Orthotrichum aucklandicum found?

Orthotrichum aucklandicum is found in New Zealand

Species in the Orthotrichum genus

Orthotrichum dagestanicum, Orthotrichum pilosissimum, Orthotrichum mazimpakanum, Orthotrichum denticulatum, Orthotrichum hooglandii, Orthotrichum sharpii, Orthotrichum flowersii, Orthotrichum aequatoreum, Orthotrichum alpestre, Orthotrichum anomalum, Orthotrichum assimile, Orthotrichum atratum, Orthotrichum bartramii, Orthotrichum bicolor, Orthotrichum callistomum, Orthotrichum calvum, Orthotrichum canum, Orthotrichum columbicum, Orthotrichum compactum, Orthotrichum consimile, Orthotrichum consobrinum, Orthotrichum crassifolium, Orthotrichum crenatoerosum, Orthotrichum crenulatum, Orthotrichum diaphanum, Orthotrichum erpodiaceum, Orthotrichum erubescens, Orthotrichum euryphyllum, Orthotrichum hallii, Orthotrichum heteromallum, Orthotrichum hybridum, Orthotrichum ibukiense, Orthotrichum leikipiae, Orthotrichum leiothecium, Orthotrichum lescurii, Orthotrichum letourneuxii, Orthotrichum liliputanum, Orthotrichum malacothecium, Orthotrichum meyenianum, Orthotrichum microcarpum, Orthotrichum obtusatum, Orthotrichum ohioense, Orthotrichum pallens, Orthotrichum patens, Orthotrichum pellucidum, Orthotrichum penicillatum, Orthotrichum philibertii, Orthotrichum pulchellum, Orthotrichum pumilum, Orthotrichum pungens,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
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: 35215548: Based on data supplied by Bryonames