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callicladium moss

Scientific Name: Callicladium

Family: Hypnaceae

Category: Moss

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Callicladium haldanianum

Also known as Callicladium Moss, Beautiful Branch Moss, Haldane's Moss, and China Moss, Callicladium haldanianum is a species of moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Callicladium haldanianum (Grev.) H.A. Crum
  • Family: Hypnaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Hypnum haldanianum Grev.
    • Heterophyllium haldanianum (Grev.) Fleisch.

Distribution and Habitat

Callicladium haldanianum has been observed in various locations, including:

  • Mt. Gilead State Park in Morrow County, Ohio
  • The Magura National Park in the Beskid Niski Range
  • Baltimore County, Maryland
  • British Columbia (Blue-listed taxon)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • This moss is described as a rich, pale-green color.
  • It can form dense carpets over low rocks and fallen trees.
  • It is a pleurocarp (carpet moss).

Quirky Facts

  • One of the Finnish common names for Callicladium haldanianum is "Katvesammal".
  • The moss is sometimes used in the installation of moss carpets.

Ecological Role

  • Callicladium haldanianum is a common moss often found carpeting decaying logs.

Further Resources

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Tropicos
  • IPCN
  • MO Bryo
  • Wikimedia Commons