Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1174569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. f. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 3: 540 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173907



Common Names

  • Grimmia tortuosa
  • Tortuous Grimmia Moss
  • Grimmia Moss


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Description

Grimmia tortuosa (also called Twisted 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 tortuosa has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia tortuosa has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Where to Find Grimmia tortuosa

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

Grimmia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia tortuosa?

Grimmia tortuosa

What type of plant is Grimmia tortuosa?

Grimmia tortuosa is a species of moss.

Where is Grimmia tortuosa found?

Grimmia tortuosa 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35147468: Based on data supplied by Bryonames