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groutiella moss
Scientific Name: Groutiella tumidula
Family: Orthotrichaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Groutiella: A Genus of Moss
Groutiella is a genus of moss belonging to the family Orthotrichaceae. It includes various species found in diverse regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Groutiella Steere
- Rank: Genus
- Family: Orthotrichaceae
- Kingdom: (Implied - Plantae)
- Synonyms: Some species were previously classified under Macromitrium.
Common Names
- Groutiella Moss
Species Examples
- Groutiella tumidula (Mitt.) Vitt
- Groutiella tomentosa (Hornsch.) Wijk & Margadant
- Groutiella apiculata
- Groutiella chimborazense (Spruce ex Mitten) Florsch.
- Groutiella laxotorquata Besch.
Distribution and Habitat
Groutiella species are found in various locations, including:
- Central America
- South America (e.g., Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia)
- Africa
- Southeast Brazil
Morphological Characteristics
- Nonvascular plant (moss)
- Calyptra with fringed lower edge is conspicuous on the capsules
Synonymy
- Groutiella mucronifolia is sometimes redirected to Groutiella tumidula.
- Groutiella tomentosa has synonyms of Groutiella tomentosa (Hornschuch) Wijk & Margadant (=Groutiella)
Interactions with Other Organisms
Groutiella interacts with its environment and other organisms in various ways:
- Some species are neotropical taxa found in rainforests.
Resources and Further Information
- The Plant List
- Index Nominum Genericorum (ING)
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Tropicos
- Andean Bryo
- Bolivia Bryophytes
- Cent. Amer. Moss
- China Moss
- Discover Life
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
- Catalogue of Life
Quirky Facts
- The genus Groutiella is named after American teacher and bryologist Abel Steere.