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desmatodon moss

Scientific Name: Desmatodon plinthobius

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Desmatodon Moss: A Comprehensive Overview

The genus Desmatodon, commonly referred to as desmatodon moss, encompasses a variety of moss species belonging to the family Pottiaceae. This page provides a detailed look at various aspects of this fascinating group of nonvascular plants.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmatodon Brid.
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Synonyms: For Desmatodon randii, a synonym is Entosthodon neoscoticus M.S. Brown.
  • Variety: Desmatodon heimii var. arctica (Lindb.) Crum – arctic Heim's desmatodon moss.

Common Names and Species

  • Desmatodon Moss: A general common name for members of this genus.
  • Obtuseleaf Desmatodon Moss: Common name for Desmatodon obtusifolius.
  • Heim's Desmatodon Moss: Common name for Desmatodon heimii.
  • Porter's Desmatodon Moss: Common name for Desmatodon porteri.
  • Flamingo Moss: Common name for Desmatodon cernuus.
  • Guepin's Desmatodon Moss: Common name for Desmatodon guepinii.
  • Wideleaf Desmatodon Moss: Common name for Desmatodon latifolius.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Desmatodon species are found in various regions, including Canada and Montana in the United States.
  • Desmatodon ellesmerensis is a new moss species from Arctic Canada.
  • The occurrence of Desmatodon porteri is confirmed for the State of Ohio.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plants are small, green, yellowish-green to yellow, and grow in low loose tufts.
  • Stems are short.
  • Growth Habit: Nonvascular.

Species Spotlight

  • Desmatodon ellesmerensis: A newly described species from Arctic Canada.
  • Desmatodon latifolius: Also known as Wideleaf Desmatodon Moss.
  • Desmatodon porteri: Its presence has been confirmed in Ohio.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lamprospora lubicensis, a fungus, is a parasite on the halophytic moss Desmatodon heimii in Bad Kreuznach.

Further Information

  • USDA distribution maps are available for Desmatodon heimii.
  • TSN 16669 is associated with Desmatodon obtusifolius in an unspecified database.