Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
gymnostoma
ID:
1198151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch ex Brid.) Holmen & E. Warncke

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 65: 179 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197489



Common Names

  • Nyholmiella gymnostoma
  • Gymnostomous Nyholmiella Moss
  • Gymnostomous Nyholmiella


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Description

Nyholmiella gymnostoma (also called Nyholmiella gymnostoma, among many other common names) is a species of moss. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nyholmiella gymnostoma is used in horticulture as an ornamental ground cover and is also used in the aquarium trade as an aquarium plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nyholmiella gymnostoma has small, white flowers, with each flower having three sepals and three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Nyholmiella gymnostoma

Nyholmiella gymnostoma is found in the western United States, from California to Washington, as well as in parts of Canada.

Nyholmiella gymnostoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nyholmiella gymnostoma?

Nyholmiella gymnostoma

What is the distribution of Nyholmiella gymnostoma?

It is found in Europe and North Africa.

What is the habitat of Nyholmiella gymnostoma?

It grows on rocks and walls in sunny, dry habitats.

Species in the Nyholmiella genus

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Kield Áxel Holmen (1921-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmen' in the authors string.
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.
Esbern Warncke (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Warncke' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187015: Based on data supplied by Bryonames