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Oersted's campylopus moss

Scientific Name: Campylopus oerstedianus

Family: Dicranaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Oersted's Campylopus Moss

Dive into the world of Campylopus oerstedianus, commonly known as Oersted's campylopus moss. This nonvascular plant belongs to the fascinating world of mosses and provides a unique glimpse into plant life.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campylopus oerstedianus (Mll. Hal.) Mitt.
  • Common Name: Oersted's Campylopus Moss
  • Family: Dicranaceae (sometimes also listed under Leucobryaceae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Informal Taxonomy: Plants, Non-Vascular - Mosses
  • Synonyms: Mentions Campylopus oerstedianus (C. Mll.) Mitt.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in the New World.
  • One recorded finding "in the piedmont" within a specific "flora area."
  • Habitats include: acid moor, moss bog, moss moor, and sphagnous swamps.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Nonvascular plant, described as a moss or algae.
  • Forms dark green or almost black patches that look hoary when dry.
  • Stems may grow to 5 cm long.

Conservation Status

  • Listed as S1, indicating rarity at the state level.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grows at granitic flatrock sites.

Additional Information

  • USDA Symbol: CAOE2
  • NatureServe assigns codes to the moss: 76146_88_88

Further Resources

  • ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number: 16783
  • Tropicos database
  • British Database of Oersted's campylopus moss