Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
1173937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F. Weber & D. Mohr) Schleich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Helv. (ed. 2) 29 1807

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173275



Common Names

  • Grimmia Alpestris
  • Alpestris Grimmia
  • Alpine Grimmia


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Description

Grimmia alpestris (also called Alpestris, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thin, glossy stem and a short, curved leaf. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grimmia alpestris is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, reddish-brown, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia alpestris is a small, tuft-forming moss that is found in alpine and arctic regions. It is easily cultivated in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the tufts or by spores.

Where to Find Grimmia alpestris

Grimmia alpestris can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Grimmia genus

Grimmia texicana, Grimmia vaginulata, Grimmia percarinata, Grimmia abyssinica, Grimmia alpestris, Grimmia americana, Grimmia anodon, Grimmia anomala, Grimmia arctica, Grimmia arenaria, Grimmia arizonae, Grimmia atrata, Grimmia austrofunalis, Grimmia bicolor, Grimmia caespiticia, Grimmia camonia, Grimmia capillata, Grimmia crinita, Grimmia crinitoleucophaea, Grimmia cyathocarpa, Grimmia decipiens, Grimmia donniana, Grimmia elatior, Grimmia elongata, Grimmia funalis, Grimmia fuscolutea, Grimmia gebhardii, Grimmia hamulosa, Grimmia handelii, Grimmia hartmanii, Grimmia herzogii, Grimmia humilis, Grimmia incurva, Grimmia involucrata, Grimmia khasiana, Grimmia kidderi, Grimmia laevigata, Grimmia leibergii, Grimmia lisae, Grimmia longicaulis, Grimmia longirostris, Grimmia macrotheca, Grimmia mariniana, Grimmia mollis, Grimmia montana, Grimmia moxleyi, Grimmia muehlenbeckii, Grimmia navicularis, Grimmia nepalensis, Grimmia nivalis,

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

Johann Christoph Schleicher (1768-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schleich.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
Daniel Matthias Heinrich Mohr (1780-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Mohr' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146328: Based on data supplied by Bryonames