Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindb.) Pearson
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 337 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196344
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion obtusatum
- Obtusatum Gymnomitrion
- Obtusatum Fork-Moss
Description
Gymnomitrion obtusatum (also called Obtuse Gymnomitrion, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a papillose surface that is native to the Americas and Europe. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion obtusatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnomitrion obtusatum has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 tepals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnomitrion obtusatum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion obtusatum
Gymnomitrion obtusatum is found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Gymnomitrion obtusatum FAQ
What are the common names of Gymnomitrion obtusatum?
Common names of Gymnomitrion obtusatum include Obtuse gymnomitrion and Obtuse liverwort
What is the growth rate of Gymnomitrion obtusatum?
Gymnomitrion obtusatum has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal temperature for Gymnomitrion obtusatum?
Gymnomitrion obtusatum prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.
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,