Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1214884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) J.R. Spence

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89: 111 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214222

Common Names

  • Gemmabryum mexicanum
  • Mexicanum Gemmabryum
  • Mexicanum Liverwort

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Description

Gemmabryum mexicanum (also called 'Mexican Gemmabryum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gemmabryum mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gemmabryum mexicanum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gemmabryum mexicanum can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils in a partially shaded position and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Gemmabryum mexicanum

Gemmabryum mexicanum is found in Mexico and Central America.

Gemmabryum mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gemmabryum mexicanum?

Gemmabryum mexicanum

What is the common name of Gemmabryum mexicanum?

N/A

What is the habitat of Gemmabryum mexicanum?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Species in the Gemmabryum genus

Gemmabryum pachytheca, Gemmabryum acuminatum, Gemmabryum apiculatum, Gemmabryum austrosabulosum, Gemmabryum chrysoneuron, Gemmabryum coarctatum, Gemmabryum coronatum, Gemmabryum dichotomum, Gemmabryum eremaeum, Gemmabryum exile, Gemmabryum inaequale, Gemmabryum indicum, Gemmabryum klinggraeffii, Gemmabryum preissianum, Gemmabryum radiculosum, Gemmabryum sauteri, Gemmabryum subapiculatum, Gemmabryum sullivanii, Gemmabryum tenuisetum, Gemmabryum barnesii, Gemmabryum californicum, Gemmabryum demaretianum, Gemmabryum gemmiferum, Gemmabryum gemmilucens, Gemmabryum mexicanum, Gemmabryum ruderale, Gemmabryum valparaisense, Gemmabryum violaceum, Gemmabryum badium, Gemmabryum caespiticium, Gemmabryum kunzei, Gemmabryum brassicoides, Gemmabryum erythropilum, Gemmabryum flavituber, Gemmabryum mauiense, Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum, Gemmabryum tuberosum, Gemmabryum vinosum,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217534: Based on data supplied by Bryonames