Status:
valid
Authors:
(Geh. & Hampe) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 795 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189052
Common Names
- Orthostichidium subpendulum
- Drooping Orthostichidium
- Drooping Moss
Description
Orthostichidium subpendulum (also called Pendulous Orthostichidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with pendulous stems and 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 subpendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthostichidium subpendulum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthostichidium subpendulum 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 subpendulum
Orthostichidium subpendulum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.
Orthostichidium subpendulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthostichidium subpendulum?
Orthostichidium subpendulum
What is the family of Orthostichidium subpendulum?
Orthotrichaceae
What is the habitat of Orthostichidium subpendulum?
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,