Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
nanoapiculatum
ID:
1535706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ochi & Kürschner) Kürschner

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 36(2): 111. 2015

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018785

Common Names

  • Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum
  • Nanoapiculatum Gemmabryum Moss
  • Small-pointed Gemmabryum Moss

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Description

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum (also called Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum is used for erosion control, as a soil conditioner, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and a single stamen. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum can be propagated by division, sowing seeds, or by spore propagation. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. Spore propagation should be done in the fall or early winter.

Where to Find Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum?

Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum

What type of plant is Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum?

Moss

Where is Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum found?

Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Gemmabryum genus

Gemmabryum pachytheca, Gemmabryum acuminatum, Gemmabryum apiculatum, Gemmabryum austrosabulosum, Gemmabryum chrysoneuron, Gemmabryum coarctatum, Gemmabryum coronatum, Gemmabryum dichotomum, Gemmabryum eremaeum, Gemmabryum exile, Gemmabryum inaequale, Gemmabryum indicum, Gemmabryum klinggraeffii, Gemmabryum preissianum, Gemmabryum radiculosum, Gemmabryum sauteri, Gemmabryum subapiculatum, Gemmabryum sullivanii, Gemmabryum tenuisetum, Gemmabryum barnesii, Gemmabryum californicum, Gemmabryum demaretianum, Gemmabryum gemmiferum, Gemmabryum gemmilucens, Gemmabryum mexicanum, Gemmabryum ruderale, Gemmabryum valparaisense, Gemmabryum violaceum, Gemmabryum badium, Gemmabryum caespiticium, Gemmabryum kunzei, Gemmabryum brassicoides, Gemmabryum erythropilum, Gemmabryum flavituber, Gemmabryum mauiense, Gemmabryum nanoapiculatum, Gemmabryum tuberosum, Gemmabryum vinosum,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100435479: Based on data supplied by Bryonames