Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 795 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189044
Common Names
- Orthostichidium elongatum
- Elongate Orthostichidium
- Elongate Moss
Description
Orthostichidium elongatum (also called Elongate Orthostichidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with four-angled stems and elongated leaves that are inrolled around the stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orthostichidium elongatum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthostichidium elongatum has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, round seeds and seedlings with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthostichidium elongatum can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. The soil should be kept slightly acidic and the plant should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Orthostichidium elongatum
Orthostichidium elongatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Orthostichidium elongatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthostichidium elongatum?
Orthostichidium elongatum
What is the family of Orthostichidium elongatum?
Orthotrichaceae
What is the habitat of Orthostichidium elongatum?
Mesic to wet forests, often in shaded areas
Species in the Orthostichidium genus
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum,
Calyptothecium prainii,
Calyptothecium acutum,
Calyptothecium bescherellei,
Calyptothecium burmense,
Calyptothecium duplicatum,
Calyptothecium extensum,
Calyptothecium hookeri,
Calyptothecium nitidum,
Calyptothecium oxyphyllum,
Calyptothecium pinnatum,
Calyptothecium ramosii,
Calyptothecium recurvulum,
Calyptothecium subacutum,
Calyptothecium subhumile,
Calyptothecium symphysodontoides,
Calyptothecium urvilleanum,
Calyptothecium wightii,
Calyptothecium auriculatum,
Calyptothecium integrifolium,
Calyptothecium compressum,
Calyptothecium pterobryoides,
Calyptothecium squarrosulum,
Calyptothecium phyllogonioides,
Calyptothecium philippinense,
Henicodium geniculatum,
Hildebrandtiella cuspidans,
Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides,
Hildebrandtiella longiseta,
Hildebrandtiella phleoides,
Jaegerina formosa,
Jaegerina guatemalensis,
Jaegerina luzonensis,
Jaegerina plicata,
Jaegerina robillardii,
Jaegerina scariosa,
Jaegerina solitaria,
Jaegerina stolonifera,
Jaegerina retrosquarrosa,
Micralsopsis complanata,
Muellerobryum whiteleggei,
Neolindbergia deningeri,
Neolindbergia rigida,
Neolindbergia robusta,
Neolindbergia rugosa,
Neolindbergia vitiensis,
Neolindbergia cladomnioides,
Neolindbergia veloirae,
Orthorrhynchidium planifrons,
Orthostichopsis fornicata,