Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
donniana
ID:
1174134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Engl. Bot. 18: 1259 1804

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173472

Common Names

  • Grimmia donniana
  • Donn's Grimmia
  • Donn's Haircap Moss

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Description

Grimmia donniana (also called Grimmia donniana, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a reddish-brown stem and leaves that are curved and have a pointed tip. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grimmia donniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia donniana has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Grimmia donniana

Grimmia donniana can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Grimmia donniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grimmia donniana?

Grimmia donniana

What is the family of Grimmia donniana?

Grimmiaceae

What is the habitat of Grimmia donniana?

Grimmia donniana typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shady areas.

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146721: Based on data supplied by Bryonames