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bryohaplocladium moss
Scientific Name: Bryohaplocladium microphyllum
Family: Leskeaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Bryohaplocladium: A Detailed Look
This page provides information on mosses belonging to the genus Bryohaplocladium, including Bryohaplocladium microphyllum, Bryohaplocladium virginianum, and Bryohaplocladium angustifolium. Often referred to collectively as "bryohaplocladium moss," these mosses offer interesting insights into the world of nonvascular plants.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Bryohaplocladium R. Watan. & Z. Iwats. (Genus)
- Common Name: Bryohaplocladium Moss
- Rank: Genus and Species
- Family: Leskeaceae
- Class: Bryopsida (True Mosses)
- Order: Hypnales
- Synonyms:
- Haplocladium microphyllum var.
- Alternative Scientific Names:
- Bryohaplocladium microphyllum (Hedw.) R. Watan. & Z. Iwats.
- Bryohaplocladium virginianum (Brid.) R. Watan. & Z. Iwats.
- Bryohaplocladium angustifolium (Hampe & C. Mll.) Wat. & Z. Iwats.
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned as being found in Virginia (Bryohaplocladium virginianum).
- Reported in the Department of Antioquia.
- Also noted in Xishuangbanna, southern Yunnan Province.
- The South Texas Moss Project collects distribution data on Bryohaplocladium microphyllum.
- Found on bark and base of trees, and on logs.
Additional Information
- Information on growing and caring for Bryohaplocladium mosses (B. microphyllum, B. virginianum, and B. angustifolium) can be found through resources providing plant and gardening care instructions.