Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
pachytheca
ID:
1214473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 64 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213811

Common Names

  • Gemmabryum pachytheca
  • Pachytheca Gemmabryum
  • Pachytheca Moss

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Description

Gemmabryum pachytheca (also called Pachytheca Gemmabryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gemmabryum pachytheca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gemmabryum pachytheca has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gemmabryum pachytheca can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to three years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gemmabryum pachytheca

Gemmabryum pachytheca is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.

Gemmabryum pachytheca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gemmabryum pachytheca?

Gemmabryum pachytheca

What type of plant is Gemmabryum pachytheca?

Moss

Where is Gemmabryum pachytheca found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Helen Patricia Ramsay (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Ramsay' 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: 35216758: Based on data supplied by Bryonames