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bryobrittonia moss

Scientific Name: Bryobrittonia longipes

Family: Encalyptaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Bryobrittonia longipes

Also known as Bryobrittonia Moss, Bryobrittonia longipes is a species of moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Bryobrittonia longipes (Williams) Horton
  • Common Name: Bryobrittonia Moss
  • Genus: Bryobrittonia R.S. Williams
  • Family: Encalyptaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Bryobrittonia pellucida R.S. Williams, Encalypta longipes Mitten

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Bryobrittonia longipes grows on calcareous soil.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • It is a nonvascular plant (a moss or algae).

Additional Information:

  • Bryobrittonia pellucida was described by Williams in 1901 from a sterile specimen.
  • The genus Bryobrittonia was named after a person who had 15 species and one moss genus named after her.
  • The Encalyptaceae family comprises two genera: Encalypta and Bryobrittonia.

Resources:

  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • TROPICOS Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life