Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
gymnostoma
ID:
1176169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Gen. Musc. Frond. 307 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175507

Common Names

  • Gymnostoma Seligeria
  • Gymnostoma Spike-moss
  • Gymnostoma Seligeria Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Seligeria gymnostoma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seligeria gymnostoma flowers are small, yellow in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown in color and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seligeria gymnostoma can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7.

Where to Find Seligeria gymnostoma

Seligeria gymnostoma is found in wet, acidic soils in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Seligeria gymnostoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seligeria gymnostoma?

Seligeria gymnostoma

What is the common name of Seligeria gymnostoma?

Gymnostoma Seligeria

What is the habitat of Seligeria gymnostoma?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as wet woods, bogs, and fens.

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149965: Based on data supplied by Bryonames