Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
caespiticia
ID:
1174038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Jur.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Laubm.-Fl. Oesterr.-Ung. 172 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173376

Common Names

  • Grimmia caespiticia
  • Caespiticia Grimmia
  • Caespiticia Moss

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Description

Grimmia caespiticia (also called Turf Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Grimmiaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a curved, glossy, and often shiny stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as lawns and turf.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia caespiticia is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tiny, yellow-green, and bell-shaped. Seed: Tiny, yellow-brown, and round. Seedlings: Tiny, yellow-green, and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia caespiticia can be propagated by spores or by division of tufts. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Grimmia caespiticia

Grimmia caespiticia can be 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

Jacob Juratzka (1821-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jur.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146555: Based on data supplied by Bryonames