Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
microgemmaceus
ID:
1162777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 253 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162115

Common Names

  • Micro Gemmaceous Zygodon
  • Micro Gemmaceous Moss
  • Zygodon Microgemmaceus

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Description

Zygodon microgemmaceus (also called Microgemmaceus Zygodon, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like plant with a thin, green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon microgemmaceus is used in traditional medicine, as well as for its ornamental value and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygodon microgemmaceus is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Zygodon microgemmaceus can be done through spores or vegetative reproduction. Spores can be collected from mature plants and sown on a moist substrate. Vegetative reproduction can be done by division of the plant or by cutting off the stem and replanting it. Propagation can also be done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Zygodon microgemmaceus

Zygodon microgemmaceus is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Zygodon genus

Zygodon fragilis, Zygodon patrum, Zygodon acutifolius, Zygodon altarensis, Zygodon angustatus, Zygodon barbuloides, Zygodon brevipes, Zygodon brevisetus, Zygodon campylophyllus, Zygodon cernuus, Zygodon conoideus, Zygodon cylindricus, Zygodon dioicus, Zygodon ehrenbergii, Zygodon erosus, Zygodon fasciculatus, Zygodon fruticola, Zygodon gracilis, Zygodon hatcheri, Zygodon hirsutus, Zygodon hookeri, Zygodon insularum, Zygodon intermedius, Zygodon johnstonii, Zygodon laxifolius, Zygodon leptocarpus, Zygodon liebmannii, Zygodon longisetus, Zygodon macrophyllus, Zygodon magellanicus, Zygodon microgemmaceus, Zygodon nivalis, Zygodon obovalis, Zygodon ochraceus, Zygodon oeneus, Zygodon papillatus, Zygodon perichaetialis, Zygodon perreflexus, Zygodon peruvianus, Zygodon petrophilus, Zygodon pichinchensis, Zygodon pilosulus, Zygodon podocarpi, Zygodon polyptychus, Zygodon quitensis, Zygodon ramulosus, Zygodon reinwardtii, Zygodon robustus, Zygodon roccatii, Zygodon rufescens,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35128402: Based on data supplied by Bryonames