Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
warburgii
ID:
1173861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 42 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173199



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium warburgii
  • Warburg's Glyphomitrium
  • Warburg's Shield Moss


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Description

Glyphomitrium warburgii (also called Warburg's Glyphomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a pale green to yellowish-green color. It is native to North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphomitrium warburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glyphomitrium warburgii var. yunnanense Thér. & R. Henry

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphomitrium warburgii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphomitrium warburgii can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Glyphomitrium warburgii

Glyphomitrium warburgii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
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: 35146150: Based on data supplied by Bryonames