Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
maido
ID:
1202477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greven

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 99: 428. f. 1 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201815



Common Names

  • Grimmia maido
  • Maido's Grimmia
  • Maido's Moss


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Description

Grimmia maido (also called Maido's Grimmia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as woods, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia maido is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create green roofs and walls, as it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grimmia maido is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia maido is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Grimmia maido

Grimmia maido can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

Hendrik Cornelis Greven (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greven' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200732: Based on data supplied by Bryonames