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Macoun's heterocladium moss

Scientific Name: Heterocladium macounii

Family: Pterigynandraceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Macoun's Heterocladium Moss

Learn about Macoun's Heterocladium Moss, a fascinating nonvascular plant.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Heterocladium macounii Best
  • Common Name: Macoun's Heterocladium Moss
  • Other Common Names: Macoun's Bileaf Moss

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Pterigynandraceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: The text mentions a possible taxonomic relationship or confusion with Heterocladium heteropteroides Best var. filescens Best, and also lists the name *Heterocladium macounii* Mac Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't explicitly detail the geographical distribution, it references the PLANTS Database (USDA, NRCS) which suggests a North American presence. Additionally, the mention of "Some Common Mosses of BC" implies it can be found in British Columbia, Canada.

Morphological Characteristics

Heterocladium macounii is a nonvascular plant, specifically a moss.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Contact information (mossgeek@yahoo.com) is provided for Chris Wagner regarding questions about observations, licensing, or general inquiries related to the moss.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: A resource for detailed information.
  • PLANTS Database (USDA, NRCS): http://plants.usda.gov
  • NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information): For nucleotide sequences.
  • BioLib: http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonreferences/id212994/