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heterophyllium moss
Scientific Name: Heterophyllium
Family: Sematophyllaceae
Category: Moss
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Heterophyllium Moss
Heterophyllium, commonly known as Heterophyllium Moss, is a fascinating moss belonging to the plant kingdom. This article provides an overview of its classification, distribution, and other key characteristics.
Considerations for Pets and Children
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Heterophyllium (Schimp.) Müll. Hal. ex Kindb.
- Common Name: Heterophyllium Moss
- Family: Sematophyllaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Genus, Species (e.g., Heterophyllium affine)
- Synonyms:
- Heterophyllium haldaneanum (Grev.) Fleisch. (Synonym of Callicladium haldanianum)
- Diplostachyum helveticum (Synonym in the context of Selaginella helvetica)
Species Examples
- Heterophyllium affine (Hook. in Kunth) Fleisch.
- Heterophyllium foliolatum
- Heterophyllium bulbilliferum Dixon, 1933
- Heterophyllium henryi Tixier, 1966
- Heterophyllium albicans Thriot, 1932
Distribution and Habitat
- Heterophyllium foliolatum is found in Antarctica and Japan.
- One instance mentions finding moss from the *Heterophyllium* genera growing in Wisconsin, used in a bacteria study.
- One article mentions a Himalayan species and references a checklist of moss flora of Thailand.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Heterophyllium Moss is a nonvascular plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions a study of bacteria collected from Heterophyllium moss growing in Wisconsin.
Further Information
- Tropicos Database: Referenced as a source of information on Heterophyllium species.
- USDA PLANTS Profile: Cited as a resource with the code "HETER17".
- JStor: The Status of the Moss Genus Heterophyllium