Gymnomitrion bolivianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
1037941
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Váňa
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20(2): 225 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037279
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion bolivianum
- Bolivian Gymnomitrion
- Bolivian Gymnomitrion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnomitrion bolivianum (also called Bolivian Gymnomitrion, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in South America. It is a slender, erect moss with a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It prefers moist, shady habitats, and is found in forests, grasslands, and other areas with high humidity. It is native to Bolivia and other parts of South America.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion bolivianum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gymnomitrion bolivianum are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnomitrion bolivianum is a species of moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is best grown in partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by spore in spring or summer.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion bolivianum
Gymnomitrion bolivianum can be found in Bolivia.
Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family
Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,
References
Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100359212: Based on data supplied by Bryonames