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
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.
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 Goebelobryum genus
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,