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splachnobryum moss
Scientific Name: Splachnobryum
Family: Splachnobryaceae
Category: Moss
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Splachnobryum obtusum: Splachnobryum Moss
Splachnobryum obtusum, commonly known as Splachnobryum Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Splachnobryaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Splachnobryum obtusum (Brid.) Müll. Hal.
- Family: Splachnobryaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Splachnobryum bernoullii C. Muell.
Distribution and Habitat
- Splachnobryum obtusum is a widespread species, particularly found in the tropics.
- It has been documented in Antarctica, Australia, Bolivia, Africa and Thailand.
- Specific locations include Singapore (where Splachnobryum temasekensis was discovered).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Splachnobryum is described as having a Splachnum-like appearance with bryoid leaves.
- Plants are gregarious to tufted.
- It's an obscure moss, difficult to find in the field due to its small size and drab aspect.
Ecological Role
- Splachnobryum sp. and Bryum argenteum are distributed and have genetic variability and adaptability in the moss.
Additional Information
- The chromosome number for Splachnobryum is not mentioned in this text.
- Two new moss species from Singapore include Trichosteleum fleischeri and Splachnobryum temasekensis.
Further Information
- Information can be found in databases such as the Drone-Application-Server database publication and the Azorean Biodiversity Portal.
- Further research can be found on ResearchGate.