Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1173913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 143. pl. 3: b 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173251



Common Names

  • Goniomitrium acuminatum
  • Acuminate Goniomitrium
  • Acuminate Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Goniomitrium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Goniomitrium acuminatum sub. africanum (Müll. Hal.) Fife
Goniomitrium acuminatum sub. enerve (Hook. & Wilson) Fife & Seppelt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tiny, yellow-green, and bell-shaped. Seed: Tiny, yellow-brown, and round. Seedlings: Tiny, yellow-green, and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goniomitrium acuminatum is a small, tuft-forming moss that is found in alpine and arctic regions. It is easily cultivated in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tufts or by spores.

Where to Find Goniomitrium acuminatum

Goniomitrium acuminatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146208: Based on data supplied by Bryonames