Grimmia torquata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torquata
ID:
1174562
Status:
valid
Authors:
Drumm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Musci Scot. 2: 28 1825
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173900
Common Names
- Grimmia torquata
- Torquata Grimmia
- Torquata Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grimmia torquata (also called Torquate Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to dark green color and is found on rocks, soil, and tree bark. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Grimmia torquata has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grimmia torquata has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grimmia torquata can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Grimmia torquata
Grimmia torquata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Grimmia torquata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grimmia torquata?
Grimmia torquata
What type of plant is Grimmia torquata?
Grimmia torquata is a species of moss.
Where is Grimmia torquata found?
Grimmia torquata is 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
Thomas Drummond (1780-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drumm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35147452: Based on data supplied by Bryonames