Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
badium
ID:
1215306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) J.R. Spence

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91: 497 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214644



Common Names

  • Gemmabryum badium
  • Mossy Feather-moss
  • Feather-moss


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Description

Gemmabryum badium (also called Badian Gemmabryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gemmabryaceae. It is native to China. It is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gemmabryum badium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gemmabryum badium has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gemmabryum badium is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the mature plants and sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate. The moss prefers acidic soils and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Gemmabryum badium

Gemmabryum badium can be found in wet, shady habitats in temperate regions of the world, including Europe.

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

Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218118: Based on data supplied by Bryonames