Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
lesherae
ID:
1212157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greven

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Grimmias World 130 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211495

Common Names

  • Lesherae Moss
  • Grimmia Lesherae Moss
  • Grimmia Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Grimmia lesherae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grimmia lesherae has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grimmia lesherae can be propagated by spore or by division of the plant. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. It should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Grimmia lesherae

Grimmia lesherae can be found in North America and Europe.

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

Hendrik Cornelis Greven (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greven' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213852: Based on data supplied by Bryonames