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erpodium moss

Scientific Name: Erpodium biseriatum

Family: Erpodiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Erpodium Moss: A Detailed Overview

Erpodium, commonly known as Erpodium Moss, belongs to the genus Erpodium. This article provides a comprehensive overview of various Erpodium species, including their taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant information.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some sources indicate a "No" rating for safety regarding dogs.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Erpodiaceae
  • Genus: Erpodium (Brid.) Brid.

Common Names

  • Erpodium Moss (general)
  • Domingo Erpodium Moss (for Erpodium domingense)

Species and Synonyms

  • Erpodium acrifolium Purs.
  • Erpodium domingense (Spreng.) Brid. ex C. Mll.
    • Synonym: Anoectangium domingense
  • Erpodium biseriatum (Austin) Austin
    • Synonym: Solmsiella bisertata (as bisertata)
  • Erpodium coronatum (Hook. & Wilson) Mitt.
  • Erpodium australiense sp. nov.
  • Erpodium beccarii
  • Erpodium glaucum
  • Erpodium glaziovii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Erpodium acrifolium: Found in North America (US Lower 48), Antarctica, Australia (Victoria), Bolivia, Canada (Quebec), Mexico (Baja, Morelos).
  • Erpodium australiense: Described from Australia.
  • Some Erpodium species were found on bark of trees in deciduous thorny scrub vegetation.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Erpodium is a nonvascular plant (moss or algae).

Ecological Role

  • Erpodium coronatum is noted as an abundant epiphyllous moss.
  • Erpodium glaucum is among the rarest and least documented moss.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Fissidens glauculus has been observed growing on a particular tank, alongside Erpodium coronatum.

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Tropicos
  • Andean Bryo
  • Bolivia Bryophytes
  • Cent. Amer. Moss
  • Wikispecies
  • Discover Life