Platyhypnidium alopecuroides

Platyhypnidium alopecuroides, or Portuguese feather-moss, is a species of moss from the family Brachytheciaceae, first described in 2000.[2] It is an aquatic moss and is normally found growing in rocky streams.[3]

Platyhypnidium alopecuroides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Hypnales
Family: Brachytheciaceae
Genus: Platyhypnidium
Species:
P. alopecuroides
Binomial name
Platyhypnidium alopecuroides
Koperski & Sauer, M.
Synonyms

Rhynchostegium alopecuroides

Description

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Platyhypnidium alopecuroides is a green to brownish aquatic moss. The stems grow to approximately 10 cm in length and have few branches. The leaves are 2-3mm in length, concave and grow overlapping each other, giving it a cylindrical look.[3]

Habitat

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It grows on rocks in fast flowing streams and can be found in both open and wooded areas.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Campisi, P. & Cogoni, A. (2019). "Rhynchostegium alopecuroides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T86212387A87768433.en.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides (Brid.) Koperski & Sauer, M. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Blockeel, Tom. "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides" (PDF). Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. Retrieved 30 October 2020.