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cyrto-hypnum moss

Scientific Name: Cyrto-hypnum

Family: Thuidiaceae

Category: Moss

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Cyrto-hypnum Moss

Cyrto-hypnum is a genus of moss belonging to the family Thuidiaceae. This page provides information compiled from various sources about this moss, including its taxonomy, nomenclature, and other interesting facts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrto-hypnum (Hampe) Hampe &amp Lor.
  • Common Name: cyrto-hypnum moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Bryophyta
  • Family: Thuidiaceae

The name Cyrto-hypnum is derived from the Greek words "cyrto," meaning curved or arched, and "hypnum," which refers to lichen or, by usage, pleurocarpous moss.

  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 547445

Species

  • Cyrto-hypnum minutulum (Hedw.) W.R. Buck &amp H.A. Crum
    • Taxonomic Serial Number: 547695
    • Synonym: Thuidium minutulum (Hedw.)
  • Cyrto-hypnum involvens (Hedw.) W.R. Buck &amp H.A. Crum
  • Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum (Schimp.) Buck &amp Crum (Pygmy Cedar Moss)
    • Synonyms: Pelekium pygmaeum (Schimp.) Touw, Thuidium pygmaeum
  • Cyrto-hypnum sharpii (H. A. Crum) W. R. Buck &amp H. A. Crum
  • Cyrto-hypnum mexicanum (Mitt.)
  • Cyrto-hypnum schistocalyx (C.M.) Buck &amp.
  • Cyrto-hypnum nanodelicatulum Hampe
    • Status: Synonym
  • Cyrto-hypnum vestitissimum
    • Taxonomically synonymous with B. ciliata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyrto-hypnum involvens can be found in Antarctica, the Antilles, and Armenia.
  • Cyrto-hypnum minutulum is found in the United States; its origin is listed as unknown.
  • The database mentions that Cyrto-hypnum moss is native.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Some species have large papillae of leaf cells that are either forked or elongate and curved.
  • Leaves are broadly ovate.

Ecological Role

  • In New York State, Cyrto-hypnum pygmaeum is listed as a rare plant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Companion plants are available for Cyrto-hypnum schistocalyx.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Tropicos
  • Ohio Moss and Lichen Association: ohiomosslichen.org
  • AusMoss