Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
1210612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) E. Maier

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Candollea 56: 291 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209950



Common Names

  • Grimmia meridionalis
  • Meridionalis Grimmia
  • Meridionalis Moss


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Description

Grimmia meridionalis (also called Meridionalis Grimmia, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia meridionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grimmia meridionalis is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a short style. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia meridionalis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Grimmia meridionalis

Grimmia meridionalis can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Grimmia meridionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia meridionalis?

Grimmia meridionalis

What is the common name of Grimmia meridionalis?

Southern grimmia

What is the habitat of Grimmia meridionalis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Eva Maier (1928-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Maier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211670: Based on data supplied by Bryonames