Gymnomitrion crenatilobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenatilobum
ID:
1199894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Khumbu Himal 1(4): 278 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199232
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion crenatilobum
- Crenate-lobed Gymnomitrion
- Gymnomitrion crenatilobum var. crenatilobum
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Gymnomitrion crenatilobum (also called Gymnomitrion, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Gymnomitriaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and can be found in moist, shady habitats, such as woods and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion crenatilobum is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums and is known for its ability to absorb pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnomitrion crenatilobum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green, and spongy.
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Gymnomitrion crenatilobum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant is sensitive to overwatering and can easily rot.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion crenatilobum
Gymnomitrion crenatilobum can be found in moist, shady forests in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189695: Based on data supplied by Bryonames