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erect-fruited iris moss

Distichium capillaceum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (حزازيات حقيقية)
Order
Scouleriales (Scouleriales)
Family
Distichiaceae
Genus
Distichium
Species
Distichium capillaceum (erect-fruited iris moss)

Names in Other Languages

French didymodon capillaire
German Berg-Zweizeilmoos

Similar Species in Distichium

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inclined iris moss
Distichium inclinatum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erect-fruited iris moss?
The scientific name of erect-fruited iris moss is Distichium capillaceum. It belongs to the genus Distichium.
Where does erect-fruited iris moss live?
erect-fruited iris moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does erect-fruited iris moss belong to?
erect-fruited iris moss (Distichium capillaceum) belongs to the genus Distichium, which is part of the taxonomic family Distichiaceae.
What kingdom does erect-fruited iris moss belong to?
erect-fruited iris moss (Distichium capillaceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of erect-fruited iris moss?
The closest relatives of erect-fruited iris moss in the genus Distichium include inclined iris moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Distichium — 2 Species

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inclined iris moss
Distichium inclinatum
LC
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erect-fruited iris moss
Distichium capillaceum
NE
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