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zelometeorium moss

Scientific Name: Zelometeorium

Family: Meteoriaceae

Category: Moss

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Zelometeorium Moss (Zelometeorium patulum)

Learn about the fascinating Zelometeorium Moss, scientifically known as Zelometeorium patulum. This nonvascular plant belongs to the Meteoriaceae family and is also known as zelometeorium moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Zelometeorium patulum (Hedw.) Man.
  • Common Name: Zelometeorium Moss
  • Family: Meteoriaceae
  • Genus: Zelometeorium
  • Synonyms:
    • Meteoriopsis patula (Hedw.) Broth
  • Authors: Authored by (Hedw.) Manuel in J. Hattori Bot. Lab., 1977

Distribution and Habitat

  • In North America, this moss is known only from Collier and Dade counties in Florida.
  • It has also been collected in Bolivia and Mexico.
  • One collection was made in Florida in 1993, the only one since 1940.
  • Found hanging in short fends from twigs.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Nonvascular plant
  • Green moss
  • Grows on bark
  • Hangs in short fends from twigs

Quirky Facts

  • The genus Zelometeorium was described and illustrated from 73 collections made in Bolivia.
  • There was only one collection (in 1993) made of this moss from Florida since 1940.

Further Information

  • Tropicos Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life