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calliergon moss
Scientific Name: Calliergon trifarium
Family: Amblystegiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Calliergon cordifolium and Calliergon giganteum
This page provides information about two species of moss: Calliergon cordifolium and Calliergon giganteum, both belonging to the Amblystegiaceae family. They are commonly known as calliergon mosses.
Considerations for Pets
- These mosses are often found in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Amblystegiaceae
- Order: Hypnales
- Calliergon cordifolium is also known by the synonym Hypnum cordifolium (Hedw.).
- Synonyms for Calliergon richardsonii include Calliergon richardsonii var. robustum (Lindb. & Arnell) Broth. emend. Karcz.
Common Names
- Calliergon cordifolium: Calliergon moss, heart-leaved spearmoss, heart-leaved spear moss
- Calliergon giganteum: Giant spearmoss, giant calliergon moss, arctic moss, giant water-moss
- Calliergon richardsonii: Richardson's calliergon moss
Distribution and Habitat
- Calliergon giganteum grows in the arctic tundra, a cold environment within the Arctic Circle, often found on lake beds.
- One study measured the photosynthetic response of Calliergon giganteum to water content.
Morphological Characteristics
- Calliergon cordifolium has erect, little-branched shoots.
- Calliergon giganteum has no wood stems and is an aquatic plant.
Ecological Role
- In the arctic, Calliergon giganteum covers the ground, warming it and allowing other plants to grow. It's also eaten by migrating animals.
Quirky Facts
- Calliergon megalophyllum was rediscovered in the Netherlands after approximately 50 years.
Resources and Further Information
- TSN (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) numbers:
- Calliergon cordifolium: 16185
- Calliergon giganteum: 16188
- USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: CALLI10)