Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1206275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon & P. de la Varde) Goffinet & Greven

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 22: 141 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205613



Common Names

  • Grimmia indica
  • Indica Grimmia
  • Indica Moss


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Description

Grimmia indica (also called Indian Grimmia, among many other common names) is a small, bright green moss species that is native to India. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on the sides of rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia indica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental in flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for fever and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grimmia indica is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia indica is a small moss that grows in wet, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Grimmia indica

Grimmia indica is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Grimmia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia indica?

Grimmia indica

What is the growth habit of Grimmia indica?

It is a small, tufted liverwort.

What type of environment does Grimmia indica prefer?

It prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Hendrik Cornelis Greven (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greven' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205951: Based on data supplied by Bryonames