Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
1173995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miel. ex Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Flora 2: 85 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173333



Common Names

  • Grimmia Atrata
  • Atrata Grimmia
  • Grimmia Moss


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Description

Grimmia atrata (also called Obscure 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 has dark-colored leaves and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia atrata 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 atrata flower is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped structure with six petals. The seed is an ovoid, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, star-shaped structures with six petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia atrata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of Grimmia atrata 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 atrata

Grimmia atrata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Grimmia atrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia atrata?

Grimmia atrata

What is the common name of Grimmia atrata?

Grimmia Moss

What type of habitat does Grimmia atrata prefer?

Grimmia atrata 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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Mathias Mielichhofer (1772-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miel.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146499: Based on data supplied by Bryonames