Grimmia leibergii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leibergii
ID:
1174287
Status:
valid
Authors:
Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 528 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173625
Common Names
- Grimmia Leibergii
- Grimmia Moss
- Grimmia Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grimmia leibergii (also called Leiberg's Grimmia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Grimmiaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with small, round capsules. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Grimmia leibergii has been used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as for decorative purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grimmia leibergii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, dark-green and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grimmia leibergii is a small, tufted moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It prefers moist, shady locations with acidic soil. Propagation is best done by division of the mats or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Grimmia leibergii
Grimmia leibergii is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Grimmia leibergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grimmia leibergii?
Grimmia leibergii
What type of plant is Grimmia leibergii?
Moss
What is the habitat of Grimmia leibergii?
It is found in moist habitats, such as on rocks and soil, and in crevices and on tree bark.
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
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146983: Based on data supplied by Bryonames