Gymnomitrion faurieanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faurieanum
ID:
1523637
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Horik.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica. 13: 212. 1943
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009631
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion faurieanum
- Faurieanum Sedge
- Faurieanum Saw-toothed Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnomitrion faurieanum (also called Gymnomitrion faurieanum, 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 faurieanum 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 faurieanum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnomitrion faurieanum 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 faurieanum
Gymnomitrion faurieanum can be found in parts of Europe, including parts of France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Gymnomitrion faurieanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnomitrion faurieanum?
Gymnomitrion faurieanum
What is the common name of Gymnomitrion faurieanum?
Faurieanum Gymnomitrion
What is the habitat of Gymnomitrion faurieanum?
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100408026: Based on data supplied by Bryonames