Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
militare
ID:
26338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 311 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025667



Common Names

  • Gypidium
  • Gypidium Militare
  • Gypidium Grass


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium militare B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Gyptidium militare (also called Annual Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is native to North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gyptidium militare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyptidium militare has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyptidium militare is a perennial herb that is native to France. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Gyptidium militare

Gyptidium militare can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Gyptidium militare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyptidium militare?

Gyptidium militare

What type of plant is Gyptidium militare?

It is a fern species.

Where is Gyptidium militare found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Gyptidium genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1248: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.