Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
arizonae
ID:
1173988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 19: 85 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173326



Common Names

  • Grimmia Arizonae
  • Arizonae Grimmia
  • Grimmia Moss


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Description

Grimmia arizonae (also called Arizona Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Grimmiaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a curved, glossy, and often shiny stem. It is native to Arizona, USA, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia arizonae is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in terrariums. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia arizonae has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are tiny, dark brown and elliptical. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia arizonae can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of Grimmia arizonae requires a well-draining soil and a shady location. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet. Fertilization is not necessary.

Where to Find Grimmia arizonae

Grimmia arizonae can be found in the southwestern United States.

Grimmia arizonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia arizonae?

Grimmia arizonae

What is the common name of Grimmia arizonae?

Grimmia Moss

What type of habitat does Grimmia arizonae prefer?

Grimmia arizonae prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames