Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
casasianum
ID:
1205241

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 21: 47. f. 1–9, 11–12, 15–16 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204579

Common Names

  • Orthotrichum casasianum
  • Casas' Orthotrichum
  • Casas' Liverwort

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Description

Orthotrichum casasianum (also called Casasian's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted, spreading habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthotrichum casasianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthotrichum casasianum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on short stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthotrichum casasianum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers a soil pH of 5.5-7.0 and should be kept moist but not wet. It can tolerate full sun but will not do well in dry conditions.

Where to Find Orthotrichum casasianum

Orthotrichum casasianum is found in moist soils in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Orthotrichum casasianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum casasianum?

Orthotrichum casasianum

What is the common name of Orthotrichum casasianum?

Casas' Orthotrichum

What type of environment does Orthotrichum casasianum prefer?

Orthotrichum casasianum prefers moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

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

Francisco Lara (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lara' in the authors string.
Ricardo Garilleti (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garilleti' in the authors string.
Vicente Mazimpaka (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazimpaka' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204462: Based on data supplied by Bryonames