Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dumort.) Warnst.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia. 53: 196. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009623
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion brevissimum
- Shortest Sedge
- Shortest Saw-toothed Sedge
Description
Gymnomitrion brevissimum (also called Gymnomitrion brevissimum, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Gymnomitrion. It is a small, tufted plant with a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion brevissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnomitrion brevissimum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnomitrion brevissimum can be propagated through division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion brevissimum
Gymnomitrion brevissimum can be found in parts of Europe, including parts of France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Gymnomitrion brevissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnomitrion brevissimum?
Gymnomitrion brevissimum
What is the common name of Gymnomitrion brevissimum?
Short Gymnomitrion
What is the habitat of Gymnomitrion brevissimum?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Ocean
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,