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splachnobryum moss
Scientific Name: Splachnobryum obtusum
Family: Splachnobryaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Splachnobryum obtusum: An Obscure Moss
Splachnobryum obtusum, commonly known as splachnobryum moss, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Splachnobryum.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Splachnobryum obtusum (Brid.) Müll. Hal.
- Common Name: Splachnobryum Moss
- Family: Splachnobryaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Genus: Splachnobryum
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Splachnobryum bernoullii C. Muell.
Distribution and Habitat
Splachnobryum obtusum is a widespread species found in tropical regions. Specific locations mentioned include:
- Antarctica
- Australia
- Bolivia
- Singapore (where Splachnobryum temasekensis, a related species, was discovered)
- Thailand
- Western Himalaya, India (Splachnobryum procerrimum)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Splachnobryum obtusum is described as an obscure moss, difficult to find in the field due to its small size and drab appearance.
- It is a nonvascular plant.
- Plants grow gregariously to tufted
- Splachnobryum aquaticum, which occurs in Africa, is distinguished by the nerve ending far.