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heterophyllium moss
Scientific Name: Heterophyllium affine
Family: Sematophyllaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Heterophyllium Moss
This page provides information about Heterophyllium moss, a fascinating nonvascular plant.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Heterophyllium affine (Hook.) Fleisch.
- Common Name: Heterophyllium Moss
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Sematophyllaceae
- Genus: Heterophyllium (Schimp.) C. Mll. ex Kindb.
- Species: Heterophyllium affine (Hook.) Fleisch.
- Synonyms:
- Heterophyllium haldaneanum (Grev.) Fleisch.
- Hypnum haldanianum Grev.
- Callicladium haldanianum (Grev.) H.A. Crum (Preferred)
- Heterophyllium helveticum (Linnaeus) Brner (Lycopodium helveticum Linnaeus ) (as a synonym of Selaginella apoda var. ludoviciana)
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text indicates that Heterophyllium Moss is rated as "No" for safety for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- The provided text indicates that Heterophyllium Moss is rated as "No" for safety for children.
Distribution and Habitat
- Heterophyllium foliolatum is found in Antarctica and Japan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Heterophyllium moss is a nonvascular plant.
- Leaf without a nerve. Laminal cells with many very small.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bacteria were collected from this moss growing in Wisconsin.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Profile: Heterophyllium
- Tropicos Database
- Encyclopedia of Life