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heterophyllium moss

Scientific Name: Heterophyllium affine

Family: Sematophyllaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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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