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forsstroemia moss
Scientific Name: Forsstroemia
Family: Leptodontaceae
Category: Moss
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Forsstroemia Moss
Forsstroemia Moss is a common name applied to several species within the Forsstroemia genus. This genus belongs to the Leptodontaceae family and the Plantae kingdom. It is a nonvascular plant, classified as a moss.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy:
- Genus: Forsstroemia Lindb.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Leptodontaceae (also mentioned as Neckeraceae and Cryphaeaceae in relation to certain species)
The genus Forsstroemia has undergone taxonomic revisions, particularly in 1987. Synonymizing has occurred within the genus.
Species and Common Names:
- Forsstroemia trichomitria (Hedw.) Lindb. - Commonly known as Forsstroemia Moss, Fan Moss, or "hair-flip" moss.
- Forsstroemia producta (Hornsch.) Paris - Commonly known as Forsstroemia Moss.
- Forsstroemia ohioense (Sull.) Lindb. - Commonly known as Forsstroemia Moss.
- Forsstroemia nitida Lindb. - Also known as Macoun's Shining Moss (extinct).
- Forsstroemia sinensis (Besch.) Par.
Variations within Forsstroemia trichomitria include Forsstroemia trichomitria var. floridana (Lindb.) Sull.
Distribution and Habitat:
Forsstroemia trichomitria is an epiphytic moss often found forming mats on hardwood trunks in moist forests. Specific locations mentioned include Garrett County, Maryland, Prince Georges County, Maryland, and Floracliff. Distributional maps exist for Forsstroemia producta. It has also been found near Columbus, Ohio.
Morphological Characteristics:
Secondary stems and branches can be slender, attenuate, or flagelliform. Leaf shape and laminal cells of some species resemble F. trichomitria, with filiform and twisted leaf-apex.
Ecological Role:
Forsstroemia trichomitria is described as an epiphytic moss.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
Tardigrades have been observed on Forsstroemia trichomitria.
Further Information:
More information can be found on Discover Life, Tropicos, Encyclopedia of Life, Garden Guides, ohiomosslichen.org (the website of the Ohio Moss and Lichen Association), and The Moss Flora of China. Reference is also made to Stark's 1987 revision of the genus.