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serrate aphanorrhegma moss

Scientific Name: Aphanorrhegma serratum

Family: Funariaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Serrate Aphanorrhegma Moss

Learn about the Serrate Aphanorrhegma Moss, a fascinating nonvascular plant.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Aphanorrhegma serratum (Hook. f. &amp Wilson) Sull.
  • Common Name: Serrate Aphanorrhegma Moss

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Bryophyta
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Order: Funariales
  • Family: Funariaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms: Mentions *Aphanorhegma serratum* as a synonym, but this appears to be a misspelling of the genus, rather than a true synonym.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Leaves are described as lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate.
  • Leaf margins are entire to serrulate or serrate, rarely dentate.
  • Capsules are described as +globose and sessile.
  • Operculum (lid of the capsule) is short-beaked.
  • Exothecial cells (cells of the capsule wall) are collenchymatous.

Additional Information

  • Aphanorrhegma serratum is a nonvascular plant, specifically a moss.

Resources and Further Information

  • Flora of North America
  • California Moss eFlora
  • British Database (referenced indirectly)
  • Wikispecies
  • Garden Guides