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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Brachytheciaceae |
| Genus: | Platyhypnidium |
| Species: | P. alopecuroides
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| Binomial name | |
| Platyhypnidium alopecuroides Koperski & Sauer, M.
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| Synonyms | |
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Rhynchostegium alopecuroides | |
Description
editPlatyhypnidium 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
editIt grows on rocks in fast flowing streams and can be found in both open and wooded areas.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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) - ^ "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides (Brid.) Koperski & Sauer, M. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Blockeel, Tom. "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides" (PDF). Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. Retrieved 30 October 2020.