Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
mammosa
ID:
1186696

Status:
valid

Authors:
C. Gao & T. Cao

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 3: 394. f. 4: 1–9 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186034



Common Names

  • Grimmia mammosa
  • Mammosa Grimmia
  • Mammose Grimmia


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Description

Grimmia mammosa (also called Mammose Grimmia, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit. It is native to North America and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia mammosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia mammosa has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with three lobed leaves.

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Where to Find Grimmia mammosa

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

Grimmia mammosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia mammosa?

Grimmia mammosa

What type of habitat does Grimmia mammosa grow in?

Moist, shady habitats

What is the size of Grimmia mammosa?

1-2 mm in length

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

Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
Tong Cao (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167881: Based on data supplied by Bryonames