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filiform cryphaea moss
Scientific Name: Cryphaea filiformis
Family: Cryphaeaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Cryphaea filiformis
Also known as Filiform Cryphaea Moss, Cryphaea filiformis is a species of moss belonging to the family Cryphaeaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text describes the "main stems filiform and creeping, secondary stems erect with f to eight branches". Be aware of small parts that could be ingested.
- Several mentions are made of structures that are "filiform", meaning thread-like.
Considerations for Children
- The text describes the "main stems filiform and creeping, secondary stems erect with f to eight branches". Be aware of small parts that could be ingested.
- Several mentions are made of structures that are "filiform", meaning thread-like.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryphaea filiformis (Hedw.) Brid.
- Common Name: Filiform Cryphaea Moss
- Family: Cryphaeaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Cryphaea filiformis Bridel, 1819 1818
- Cryphaea glomerata var. scabra Grout
- Cryphaea glomerata Bruch & Schimp. ex Sull. var. scabra Grout
- Cryphaea funalis (redirected name)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Nonvascular
- Main stems are filiform and creeping.
- Secondary stems are erect with branches.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mention of Dendrocryphaeo-Platyhypnidietum as part of moss communities.
Quirky Facts
- One text excerpt refers to how the name *Cryphaea* may refer to the filiform, divided peristome teeth
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikispecies
- Plants Database