Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
apiculata
ID:
1174620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) H.A. Crum & Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 53: 146 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173958



Common Names

  • Groutiella apiculata
  • Apiculata Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Groutiella apiculata is used in the production of paper and as a soil stabilizer due to its ability to grow quickly and densely. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Groutiella apiculata has a small, yellowish flower, with a single seed in its capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Groutiella apiculata is a small, cushion-forming moss with a wide distribution. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open grassland to shady woodland. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, and gravel. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the cushion.

Where to Find Groutiella apiculata

Groutiella apiculata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35147546: Based on data supplied by Bryonames