Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
humillimum
ID:
1173818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 42 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173156



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium humillimum
  • Humillimum Moss
  • Humillimum Glyphomitrium Moss


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Description

Glyphomitrium humillimum (also called Lowest 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 humillimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphomitrium humillimum flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphomitrium humillimum can be propagated vegetatively by cutting the thalli into small pieces and sowing them on an agar-agar medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area with indirect light.

Where to Find Glyphomitrium humillimum

Glyphomitrium humillimum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, and in North Africa.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146098: Based on data supplied by Bryonames