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Hedwigia detonsa

Scientific Name: Hedwigia detonsa

Family: Hedwigiaceae

Category: Moss

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Hedwigia detonsa

Hedwigia detonsa is a species of moss belonging to the Hedwigiaceae family. This plant has no widely recognized common name.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Hedwigia detonsa (Howe) W.R. Buck & D.H. Norris
  • Family: Hedwigiaceae
  • Superordo: Bryanae
  • Ordo: Hedwigiales
  • Synonyms:
    • Hedwigia albicans var. detonsa M. Howe
    • Hedwigia albicans Howe (misapplied in California)
  • Basionym: Hedwigia albicans var. detonsa M. Howe

Distribution and Habitat

  • Hedwigia detonsa is found in the United States.
  • Its origin is currently unknown or undetermined.
  • It regularly occurs in meadows and on rocks.
  • It has been documented in Oregon, specifically in the Medford District.
  • Associated species in Oregon include Fabronia pusilla.
  • Forest types where it may be found include Pinus ponderosa, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Quercus.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Leaves of Hedwigia stellata and H. detonsa are often sharply bicolorous.

Ecology

  • It is often found on rocks.

Additional Information

  • Chromosome numbers or specific gene information were not provided.

Further Information

  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map
  • CalPhotos
  • The Plant List
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • NCBI Taxonomy checklist
  • Discover Life
  • Drone-Application-Server database