yellow dung moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Splachnales (Splachnales)

Family

Splachnaceae

Genus

Splachnum

Species

Splachnum luteum (yellow dung moss)

Names in Other Languages

French splanc jaune

Similar Species in Splachnum

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Flaschenfrüchtiges Schirmmoos

Splachnum ampullaceum

Extinct

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Geschirr-Schirmmoos

Splachnum vasculosum

Least Concern

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Kugelfrüchtiges Schirmmoos

Splachnum sphaericum

Least Concern

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red dung moss

Splachnum rubrum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of yellow dung moss?

The scientific name of yellow dung moss is Splachnum luteum. It belongs to the genus Splachnum.

What is the conservation status of yellow dung moss?

yellow dung moss (Splachnum luteum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does yellow dung moss live?

yellow dung moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does yellow dung moss belong to?

yellow dung moss (Splachnum luteum) belongs to the genus Splachnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Splachnaceae.

Is yellow dung moss endangered?

No, yellow dung moss (Splachnum luteum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does yellow dung moss belong to?

yellow dung moss (Splachnum luteum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of yellow dung moss?

The closest relatives of yellow dung moss in the genus Splachnum include Flaschenfrüchtiges Schirmmoos, Geschirr-Schirmmoos, Kugelfrüchtiges Schirmmoos, red dung moss.