Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
1174385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 10: 75 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173723



Common Names

  • Grimmia ovalis
  • Ovalis Moss
  • Oval Moss


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Description

Grimmia ovalis (also called 'Oval-leaved Grimmia', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, cushion-forming moss, with a bright green color and an oval-shaped leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia ovalis is used as a soil stabilizer and can be used in erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Grimmia ovalis var. simplex Vondr.
Grimmia ovalis var. subturbinata (Brid.) L.I. Savicz & Smirnova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia ovalis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Grimmia ovalis

Grimmia ovalis can be found in 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,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35147143: Based on data supplied by Bryonames