Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1213690

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel & G.L. Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 44: 246. f. 84 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213028

Common Names

  • Amazoopsis gracilis
  • Gracilis Amazoopsis
  • Gracilis Moss

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Description

Amazoopsis gracilis (also called Slender amazoopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amazoopsidaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, growing in moist, shady habitats such as in alpine meadows and on the margins of streams. It has a thin, yellow-green thallus with a smooth surface.

Uses & Benefits

Amazoopsis gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amazoopsis gracilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amazoopsis gracilis can be propagated by division of the thallus. It prefers a moist, shaded environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. The plant can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus.

Where to Find Amazoopsis gracilis

Amazoopsis gracilis can be found in tropical rainforests in South America and Central America.

Amazoopsis gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amazoopsis gracilis?

Amazoopsis gracilis

What type of plant is Amazoopsis gracilis?

Amazoopsis gracilis is a moss

Where can Amazoopsis gracilis be found?

Amazoopsis gracilis can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Merr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215713: Based on data supplied by Bryonames