Species:
truncato-apiculata
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 74: 81 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212056
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata
- Truncate-apiculate Gymnomitrion
- Truncate-apiculate Bogmoss
Description
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata (also called Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Gymnomitriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a lanceolate shape. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata can be found in South America
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata?
Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata
What is the natural habitat of Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata?
It is found in damp, shady places in the temperate parts of Europe and Asia.
What are the characteristics of Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and small, ovate leaves.
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,