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henicodium moss

Scientific Name: Henicodium geniculatum

Family: Pterobryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Henicodium Moss (Henicodium geniculatum)

Learn about Henicodium Moss, scientifically known as Henicodium geniculatum. This nonvascular plant, commonly called henicodium moss, is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Henicodium geniculatum (Mitt.) W.R. Buck
  • Common Name: Henicodium Moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Division: Bryophyta (Mosses)
  • Class: Bryopsida (True Mosses)
  • Family: Pterobryaceae
  • Genus: Henicodium
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Leucodontopsis (implied based on mention of Leucodontopsis siamensis)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in locations such as the Yucatan Peninsula, Suriname, and the Malayan Peninsula.
  • Specific regions mentioned include Madre de Dios, Cear, and the Mata Atlântica.
  • Observed in Hidalgo, Mexico, although specific specimens were not cited.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Nonvascular plant, belonging to the moss or algae group.
  • Distinguished from other mosses by its costa.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • May be misidentified as other mosses, such as Entodontopsis leucostega and Leucobryum.

Further Information

  • MOST: Moss TROPICOS Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Biodiversity Heritage