Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
moralesae
ID:
1203414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Váňa

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 230. f. 4–5 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202752

Common Names

  • Gymnomitrion moralesae
  • Moralesae's Gymnomitrion
  • Gymnomitrion

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Description

Gymnomitrion moralesae (also called Morales' Gymnomitrion, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species with a thallus of 1-2 cm in length. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in damp, shady areas such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnomitrion moralesae is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnomitrion moralesae has small, yellow-green flowers, which are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnomitrion moralesae is a species of liverwort that is native to South America and is found in humid, shady areas. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in mats and can reach up to 2 cm in height. It is best propagated through division of the mats, as the plant does not produce spores. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gymnomitrion moralesae

Gymnomitrion moralesae is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

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: 35202060: Based on data supplied by Bryonames