Status:
valid
Authors:
Hastings & Greven
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 110: 501 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214311
Common Names
- Grimmia milleri
- Miller's Grimmia
- Miller's Moss
Description
Grimmia milleri (also called Milleri Grimmia, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a thin, glossy texture. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Grimmia milleri is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grimmia milleri are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grimmia milleri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but prefers regular watering. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Grimmia milleri
Grimmia milleri can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Grimmia milleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grimmia milleri?
Grimmia milleri
What type of plant is Grimmia milleri?
Moss
Where is Grimmia milleri found?
North America, Europe, and 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,