Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
seroi
ID:
1170628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casas

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orsis 8: 151 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169966



Common Names

  • Goniomitrium seroi
  • Seroi Goniomitrium
  • Seroi Moss


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Description

Goniomitrium seroi (also called 'Seroi's Goniomitrium', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely packed leaves. It is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Goniomitrium seroi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goniomitrium seroi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goniomitrium seroi is a moss that prefers moist, shady locations. It can be propagated through division of the tufts or by spore. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Goniomitrium seroi

Goniomitrium seroi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

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

Creu Casas Sicart (1913-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Casas' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141314: Based on data supplied by Bryonames