Status:
valid
Authors:
Lewinsky
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 15: 70 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195520
Common Names
- Orthotrichum tristriatum
- Three-striate Orthotrichum Moss
- Three-striate Moss
Description
Orthotrichum tristriatum (also called Three-Striate Orthotrichum, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branching stem and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to North America, where it is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Orthotrichum tristriatum is a species of moss that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used in aquariums to provide a natural look and to help filter the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthotrichum tristriatum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthotrichum tristriatum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly and keep it in a humid environment. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Orthotrichum tristriatum
Orthotrichum tristriatum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found in woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.
Orthotrichum tristriatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthotrichum tristriatum?
Orthotrichum tristriatum
What is the common name of Orthotrichum tristriatum?
Three-ribbed Orthotrichum
What family does Orthotrichum tristriatum belong to?
Orthotrichaceae
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,