Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
curviseta
ID:
1197519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bouman

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 16: 379. f. 1 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196857



Common Names

  • Grimmia curviseta
  • Curved Grimmia
  • Curved Moss


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Description

Grimmia curviseta (also called Curved Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a velvety texture. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia curviseta is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia curviseta has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia curviseta is an evergreen moss that is propagated by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by layering.

Where to Find Grimmia curviseta

Grimmia curviseta can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in Mexico.

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

Adrianus Cornelis Bouman (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bouman' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames