Orthotrichum hyperboreum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyperboreum
ID:
1536239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fedosov & Ignatova
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 26(2): 148. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019188
Common Names
- Orthotrichum hyperboreum
- Hyperboreum Orthotrichum
- Hyperboreum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orthotrichum hyperboreum (also called Orthotrichum hyperboreum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a tufted growth habit. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Orthotrichum hyperboreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthotrichum hyperboreum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthotrichum hyperboreum is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that is native to the Southern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Orthotrichum hyperboreum
Orthotrichum hyperboreum can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Orthotrichum hyperboreum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum hyperboreum?
Orthotrichum hyperboreum
What type of plant is Orthotrichum hyperboreum?
Orthotrichum hyperboreum is a moss species.
Where is Orthotrichum hyperboreum found?
Orthotrichum hyperboreum is found in the Northern Hemisphere.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100471165: Based on data supplied by Bryonames