Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
1209256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 25: 137 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208594



Common Names

  • Goebelobryum unguiculatum
  • Clawed Goebelobryum
  • Clawed Bladderwort


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Description

Goebelobryum unguiculatum (also called 'Unguiculate Goebelobryum', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a small-sized moss, growing to a height of 1-2 cm. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as on the ground in forests, or on rocks near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Goebelobryum unguiculatum is used as a traditional medicine in China and Japan to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goebelobryum unguiculatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goebelobryum unguiculatum is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Goebelobryum unguiculatum

Goebelobryum unguiculatum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209634: Based on data supplied by Bryonames