Status:
valid
Authors:
(Limpr.) Schiffn.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Magyar Botanikai Lapok. 13(10–12): 304. 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009627
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion commutatum
- Commutatum Sedge
- Commutatum Saw-toothed Sedge
Description
Gymnomitrion commutatum (also called Gymnomitrion commutatum, 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 commutatum 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 commutatum 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 commutatum 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 commutatum
Gymnomitrion commutatum can be found in parts of Europe, including parts of France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Gymnomitrion commutatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnomitrion commutatum?
Gymnomitrion commutatum
What is the common name of Gymnomitrion commutatum?
Commutatum Gymnomitrion
What is the habitat of Gymnomitrion commutatum?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
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,