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dented silk moss

Plagiothecium denticulatum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French hypne dentelé

Similar Species in Plagiothecium

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Breitblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium platyphyllum
Near Threatened
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Gewelltes Plattmoos
Plagiothecium undulatum
Least Concern
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Glänzendes Plattmoos
Plagiothecium laetum
Least Concern
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Hain-Plattmoos
Plagiothecium nemorale
Vulnerable
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Hohlblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium cavifolium
Vulnerable
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Kleines Plattmoos
Plagiothecium latebricola
Vulnerable
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Krummblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium curvifolium
Least Concern
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Saftiges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium succulentum
Least Concern
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Pflanzen
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Bryophyta
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Bryopsida
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Hypnales
Order
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Plagiotheciaceae
Family
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Plagiothecium
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dented silk moss?
The scientific name of dented silk moss is Plagiothecium denticulatum. It belongs to the genus Plagiothecium.
What is the conservation status of dented silk moss?
dented silk moss (Plagiothecium denticulatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does dented silk moss live?
dented silk moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does dented silk moss belong to?
dented silk moss (Plagiothecium denticulatum) belongs to the genus Plagiothecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiotheciaceae.
Is dented silk moss endangered?
No, dented silk moss (Plagiothecium denticulatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does dented silk moss belong to?
dented silk moss (Plagiothecium denticulatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of dented silk moss?
The closest relatives of dented silk moss in the genus Plagiothecium include Breitblättriges Plattmoos, Gewelltes Plattmoos, Glänzendes Plattmoos, Hain-Plattmoos, Hohlblättriges Plattmoos.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Plagiothecium — 9 Species

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Breitblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium platyphyllum
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Gewelltes Plattmoos
Plagiothecium undulatum
LC 🐾
Glänzendes Plattmoos
Plagiothecium laetum
LC 🐾
Hain-Plattmoos
Plagiothecium nemorale
VU 🐾
Hohlblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium cavifolium
VU 🐾
Kleines Plattmoos
Plagiothecium latebricola
VU 🐾
Krummblättriges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium curvifolium
LC 🐾
Saftiges Plattmoos
Plagiothecium succulentum
LC
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dented silk moss
Plagiothecium denticulatum
LC
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