Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
1174119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schultz) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Handb. Skand. Fl. (ed. 8) 386 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173457



Common Names

  • Grimmia decipiens
  • Decipiens Moss
  • Cup Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Grimmia decipiens is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grimmia decipiens is a small, yellowish-green capsule, containing a single seed. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, thin and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia decipiens is a small moss that grows in a wide range of habitats. It can be propagated by spore or by division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the moss into small clumps and transplant them into moist, sterile soil.

Where to Find Grimmia decipiens

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

Grimmia decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia decipiens?

Grimmia decipiens

What is the family of Grimmia decipiens?

Grimmiaceae

What is the habitat of Grimmia decipiens?

Grimmia decipiens typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shady areas.

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Schultz (1766-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schultz' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146699: Based on data supplied by Bryonames