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serrate aphanorrhegma moss
Scientific Name: Aphanorrhegma serratum
Family: Funariaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Serrate Aphanorrhegma Moss
Learn about the Serrate Aphanorrhegma Moss, a fascinating nonvascular plant.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Aphanorrhegma serratum (Hook. f. & 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