Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
chimborazensis
ID:
1170630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Mitt.) Florsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suriname 6(1): 215 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169968



Common Names

  • Groutiella chimborazensis
  • Chimborazo Groutiella
  • Chimborazo Moss


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Description

Groutiella chimborazensis (also called 'Grout's Moss', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely packed leaves. It is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Groutiella chimborazensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Groutiella chimborazensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Groutiella chimborazensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Groutiella chimborazensis

Groutiella chimborazensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Peter Arnold Florschütz (1923-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Florsch.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141316: Based on data supplied by Bryonames