Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
wagneriana
ID:
1174638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H.A. Crum & Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 53: 146 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173976



Common Names

  • Groutiella wagneriana
  • Wagneriana Groutiella
  • Wagneriana's Groutiella


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Description

Groutiella wagneriana (also called Wagner's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America. It has a small, compact growth habit and is typically found in moist, shady areas. It is often found growing on rocks, logs, and other damp surfaces.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Groutiella wagneriana 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 Groutiella wagneriana

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

Groutiella wagneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Groutiella wagneriana?

Groutiella wagneriana

What is the common name of Groutiella wagneriana?

Wagner's Groutiella

What is the natural habitat of Groutiella wagneriana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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 Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35147565: Based on data supplied by Bryonames