Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
obtusa
ID:
1186898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Florsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suriname 6(1): 210 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186236

Common Names

  • Obtuse groutiella
  • Obtuse groutiella moss
  • Obtuse groutiella plant

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Uses & Benefits

Groutiella obtusa is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Groutiella obtusa has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Groutiella obtusa is a small, terrestrial moss that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or peat moss. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. Once the moss has established, it can be transplanted to its desired location.

Where to Find Groutiella obtusa

Groutiella obtusa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Peter Arnold Florschütz (1923-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Florsch.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168289: Based on data supplied by Bryonames