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homalia moss
Scientific Name: Homalia
Family: Neckeraceae
Category: Moss
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Homalia trichomanoides
Also known as Lime Homalia Moss or Blunt Feather-moss, Homalia trichomanoides is a moss belonging to the genus Homalia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Homalia trichomanoides (Hedw.) Schimp. in B.S.G.
- Synonyms:
- Homalia jamesii Schimp.
- Homalia jamesii var. gracilis (James in Peck) Wagn.
- Family: Neckeraceae
- Order: Leucodontales
Distribution and Habitat
Homalia trichomanoides is found in various locations, including:
- Washington State (USA), where it is not uncommon on trees and calcareous rocks from sea level to montane elevations.
- The UK
- Sweden
- Taiwan (as the source of Homalia sp. "Rosa moss" in Russia).
It's worth noting that Homalia is not yet found in California.
Morphological Characteristics
- The shoots of Homalia trichomanoides are flattened and can grow up to 6 cm long.
- It has shiny, rounded leaves that are just over 1 mm in size.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Homalia trichomanoides has been studied for its antifungal constituents.
Quirky Facts
- There is some confusion regarding the identification of mosses sold as "Rosa moss" (Homalia sp. "Rosa moss"), with some suggesting they might be species of Solenostoma or Jungermannia instead.
- Homalia trichomanoides is considered rare and one of the most beautiful leafy liverworts in Russia, being introduced from Taiwan since 2006.
Further Information
- Tropicos: Link to Tropicos
- GBIF: You can check the GBIF view on Homalia.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Information available on the Family Neckeraceae.
- Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2007 Annual Checklist