Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
radiculosum
ID:
1214492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 68 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213830



Common Names

  • Gemmabryum radiculosum
  • Radiculosum Gemmabryum
  • Radiculosum Moss


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Description

Gemmabryum radiculosum (also called Radiculate Gemmabryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gemmabryum radiculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gemmabryum radiculosum has small, yellowish-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gemmabryum radiculosum is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium, such as a mixture of peat and sand. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. Once established, the plant can be grown in a terrarium or in an outdoor container.

Where to Find Gemmabryum radiculosum

Gemmabryum radiculosum is native to Australia.

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

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Helen Patricia Ramsay (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Ramsay' 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: 35216777: Based on data supplied by Bryonames