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lepidopilum moss

Scientific Name: Lepidopilum polytrichoides

Family: Callicostaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Lepidopilum Moss

Lepidopilum moss, also known by its scientific name Lepidopilum, is a fascinating genus of mosses.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Lepidopilum (Brid.) Brid.
  • Common Name: Lepidopilum moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Daltoniaceae or Callicostaceae (sources vary) and Pilotrichaceae
  • Rank: Genus (and species within the genus)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names:
    • Lepidopilum polytrichoides (Hedw.) Brid.
    • Pilotrichum P. Beauv.

Distribution

  • Lepidopilum moss is found in the USA and Canada.
  • Specific species like Lepidopilum affine are widespread in the western and northern Amazon basin, the Atlantic region of northern South America, and the Pacific region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Lepidopilum is described as being mostly epiphytic.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • One study mentions moss, including *Lepidopilum scabrisetum*, growing on living Papuan moss-forest weevils.

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Tropicos database
  • The Plant List
  • Index Nominum Genericorum
  • British Database of World Flora
  • ResearchGate