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donnellia moss

Scientific Name: Donnellia

Family: Sematophyllaceae

Category: Moss

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Donnellia commutata: Donnellia Moss

Discover the fascinating world of Donnellia commutata, commonly known as Donnellia Moss. This nonvascular plant belongs to the moss group and offers a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Donnellia commutata (Mll. Hal.) W.R. Buck
  • Common Name: Donnellia Moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Bryophyta
  • Group: Moss
  • Family: Sematophyllaceae (sometimes listed as Hypnaceae in older sources)
  • Genus: Donnellia Aust.
  • Synonyms:
    • Donnellia floridana Austin
    • Fabronia donnellii Austin
    • Meiotheciopsis commutata (Mll. Hal.) W.R. Buck
    • Meiothecium tenerum (redirected name)
  • Published: Donnellia was named in Smith's honor by C.F. Austin in 1880. Donnellia commutata was published in The Bryologist 91(2): 134. 1988 by William Russel Buck.

Considerations for Pets

According to information available, Donnellia Moss is considered unsafe for both dogs and cats.

Considerations for Children

According to information available, Donnellia Moss is considered unsafe for children.

Distribution and Habitat

  • One record mentions Donellii floridana Aust. being collected on the branches of a Live Oak.
  • The genus Donnellia has been "resurrected and refound in Florida after 110 years".

Related Resources

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 547448
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • MOST: Moss TROPICOS Database
  • NCBI
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Discover Life
  • Wikispecies