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China venturiella moss

Scientific Name: Venturiella sinensis var. angustiannulata

Family: Erpodiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Venturiella sinensis: China Venturiella Moss

Venturiella sinensis, commonly known as China Venturiella Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Erpodiaceae. This moss has garnered attention for its interesting properties and distribution.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Venturiella sinensis (Vent.) Mll. Hal.
  • Common Name: China Venturiella Moss
  • Family: Erpodiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Venturiella sinensis (Vent.) C. Mll.
    • Venturiella sinensis (Vent. in Rabenh.) C. M?ll. var. angustiannulata Griffin &amp Sharp ex Griffin
    • Erpodium sinense Venturi ex Rabh.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Venturiella sinensis is widespread in eastern Asia, including China, Japan, Korea and eastern North America. It has also been reported in Nepal, the Philippines, and Taiwan. A variety is found in the southwestern United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Venturiella sinensis is a nonvascular plant.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Research includes rbcL sequences for arthrodontous mosses.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Venturiella sinensis has been observed in association with Pterocaryam rhoifoliarum in Hunan Province, China.

Quirky Facts

  • Studies have investigated the distortion of Venturiella moss spores under ultra-high pressure, highlighting their strong anti-environmental properties.

Further Information

  • Explore more about Venturiella sinensis on the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL).
  • Consult the Taxonomic Hierarchy of COL-China 20.
  • Tropicos database.