Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 78: 126 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199710
Common Names
- Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis
- Cylindrical Gymnocoleopsis
- Gymnocoleopsis Cylindriformis Moss
Description
Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis (also called cylindrical threadwort, among many other common names) is a small, thallose liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a yellow-green color with small, cylindrical lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis
Gymnocoleopsis cylindriformis is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Gymnocoleopsis genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita,
Allisoniella nigra,
Allisoniella recurva,
Allisoniella scottii,
Allisoniella tasmanica,
Amphicephalozia geisslerae,
Amphicephalozia africana,
Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis,
Cephalojonesia incuba,
Cephalomitrion aterrimum,
Cephaloziella brinkmanii,
Cephaloziella dentata,
Cephaloziella divaricata,
Cephaloziella elachista,
Cephaloziella grimsulana,
Cephaloziella hampeana,
Cephaloziella integerrima,
Cephaloziella massalongii,
Cephaloziella patulifolia,
Cephaloziella phyllacantha,
Cephaloziella rappii,
Cephaloziella rubella,
Cephaloziella spinicaulis,
Cephaloziella turneri,
Cephaloziella uncinata,
Cephaloziella spinigera,
Cephaloziella subtilis,
Cephaloziella arctogena,
Cephaloziella longii,
Cephaloziella microphylla,
Cephaloziella aenigmatica,
Cephaloziella muelleriana,
Cephaloziella invisa,
Cephaloziella grandiretis,
Cephaloziella nothogena,
Cephaloziella exigua,
Cephaloziella pellucida,
Cephaloziella breviperianthia,
Cephaloziella aspericaulis,
Cephaloziella elegans,
Cephaloziella meghalayensis,
Cephaloziella dentifolia,
Cephaloziella obtusilobula,
Cephaloziella mamillifera,
Cephaloziella capensis,
Cephaloziella natalensis,
Cephaloziella tenuissima,
Cephaloziella stellulifera,
Cephaloziella heteroica,
Cephaloziella exiliflora,