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antitrichia moss

Scientific Name: Antitrichia

Family: Leucodontaceae

Category: Moss

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Antitrichia curtipendula: Pendulous Wing-moss

Explore the fascinating world of Antitrichia curtipendula, a captivating moss also known as Pendulous Wing-moss and Antitrichia Moss. This nonvascular plant, belonging to the Plantae kingdom, offers a glimpse into the diverse realm of bryophytes.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has been found hanging off the bark of trees.
  • The stems are reddish, which may attract some animals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antitrichia curtipendula (Hedw.) Brid.
  • Family: Leucodontaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Neckera curtipendula
    • Antitrichia gigantea
    • Antitrichia curtipendula var. gigantea

Common Names

  • Antitrichia Moss
  • Pendulous Wing-moss
  • Hanging Wing-moss
  • Hanging Moss
  • Giant Antitrichia Moss
  • Other languages:
    • eesti: Longus rippsammal
    • suomi: Norkkusammal
    • svenska: Fllmossa

Distribution and Habitat

Antitrichia curtipendula is found in various locations, including:

  • North America (US Lower 48)
  • Australia
  • California
  • Europe (e.g., Filettino, Aniene River Valley, Lazio, Italy; Buderupholm Bjergskov, Rold Skov, Jylland, Denmark; Moravia, Czech Republic; Polish Carpathians)

Morphological Characteristics

  • Reddish, branched stems that form loose mats when growing luxuriantly.
  • Narrowly recurved leaf margins.
  • Abruptly reflexed apiculus.

Ecological Role

  • In the Polish part of the Carpathians, Antitrichia curtipendula is considered one of the rarest and most endangered forest epiphytic mosses.

Quirky Facts

  • The stems' reddish hue can give the moss an overall orange-green appearance.
  • Recognition is made certain by its narrowly recurved leaf margins and abruptly reflexed apiculus.

Further Information

  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)