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Ravenel's cryphaea moss

Scientific Name: Cryphaea ravenelii

Family: Cryphaeaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Cryphaea ravenelii - Ravenel's Cryphaea Moss

Cryphaea ravenelii, commonly known as Ravenel's Cryphaea Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the family Cryphaeaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryphaea ravenelii Austin
  • Common Name: Ravenel's Cryphaea Moss
  • Family: Cryphaeaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Serial No. (ITIS): 16494

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ravenel's Cryphaea Moss has been observed in open hardwood forests, specifically on bark.
  • It has also been found on river banks, sandy lands, and open ground.
  • Occurrences have been noted along the Appalachian Trail, specifically on hardwood logs and humus.

Quirky Facts

  • The species is named in honor of Henry William Ravenel (1814-1887), an American botanist and mycologist.
  • The fruit of this moss is currently unknown.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS Website
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
  • Permaculture Local Species database
  • Wikispecies