Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1173784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 66 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173122



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium Acuminatum
  • Acuminatum's Glyphomitrium
  • Glyphomitrium of Acuminatum


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Description

Glyphomitrium acuminatum (also called Acuminate Glyphomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, terrestrial moss with a prostrate habit and a creeping stem. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphomitrium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals and birds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glyphomitrium acuminatum var. brevifolium Broth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphomitrium acuminatum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Glyphomitrium acuminatum

Glyphomitrium acuminatum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Glyphomitrium acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphomitrium acuminatum?

Glyphomitrium acuminatum

What type of plant is Glyphomitrium acuminatum?

Fern

Where is Glyphomitrium acuminatum found?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146060: Based on data supplied by Bryonames