Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
herzogii
ID:
1174225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 55 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173563



Common Names

  • Grimmia herzogii
  • Herzogii Moss
  • Cup Moss


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Description

Grimmia herzogii (also called Herzog's Grimm's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Grimmiaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including rock crevices, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia herzogii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is low-growing and has attractive foliage. It can also be used as a groundcover in areas that are difficult to mow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia herzogii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia herzogii is a small moss that grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. It is a low-growing, mat-forming species that spreads by spores. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Grimmia herzogii

Grimmia herzogii is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Grimmia herzogii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia herzogii?

Grimmia herzogii

What is the common name of Grimmia herzogii?

Grimmia herzogii

What is the habitat of Grimmia herzogii?

Grimmia herzogii is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in crevices of rocks, on tree trunks, and on soil

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146893: Based on data supplied by Bryonames