Status:
valid
Authors:
Greven
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 105: 273. f. 1 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209205
Common Names
- Nevada Grimmia
- Nevada Fan Palm
- Nevada Mountain Fan Palm
Description
Grimmia nevadensis (also called Grimmia nevadensis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Grimmiaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two distinct parts. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Grimmia nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grimmia nevadensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grimmia nevadensis is a species of liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks, on tree trunks, and in moist soil. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Grimmia nevadensis
Grimmia nevadensis is found in New Zealand.
Grimmia nevadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grimmia nevadensis?
Grimmia nevadensis
What is the common name of Grimmia nevadensis?
Nevada moss
What is the habitat of Grimmia nevadensis?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in western North America
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,