Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
vaginulata
ID:
1044537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellman

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Madroño 58(3): 190

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043875



Common Names

  • Grimmia vaginulata
  • Sheathed Grimmia
  • Vaginulata Grimmia


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Description

Grimmia vaginulata (also called Sheathed Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Grimmiaceae. It is a small, tufted plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia vaginulata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used to make rope and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia vaginulata has small, yellow-green flowers, with the seed capsules being brown and oval-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia vaginulata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Grimmia vaginulata

Grimmia vaginulata is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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,