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stereophyllum moss
Scientific Name: Stereophyllum radiculosum
Family: Stereophyllaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Stereophyllum Moss: A Detailed Look
Explore the world of Stereophyllum, a fascinating genus of moss. This page provides an overview of its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- This moss can be found outdoors, which may be of interest to pet owners who take their animals on outdoor walks.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Stereophyllum radiculosum
- Common Name: Stereophyllum Moss
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Stereophyllum
- Family: Stereophyllaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Stereophyllum anceps (as referenced by Buck & Ireland), Stereophyllum pygmaea, Stereophyllum donnellii
- Other Species: Stereophyllum linisii, Stereophyllum ligulatum, Stereophyllum wrightii, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum tavoyense
Distribution and Habitat
- Stereophyllum radiculosum has a wide distribution, including Antarctica, Argentina, and Australia.
- Stereophyllum ligulatum has been collected from Maharastra, India.
- Stereophyllum linisii is found in the Philippines.
- It is also found in the southeastern United States, where Duke University has a collection of mosses.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Stereophyllum is a nonvascular plant (moss).
- Some species, like Stereophyllum ligulatum, are epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Stereophyllum ligulatum has been studied for its antibacterial activity.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- Moss TROPICOS Database
- British Database of World Stereophyllum moss
- Annales Botanici Fennici
- Finnish Zoological and Botanical Publishing Board
- DUKE collection (moss collection)