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Silky Forklet Moss

Dicranella heteromalla

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Dicranellaceae
Genus
Dicranella
Species
Dicranella heteromalla (Silky Forklet Moss)

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque unilatérale
German Einseitswendiges Kleingabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranella

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
Least Concern
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red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
Endangered
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Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
Least Concern
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Schreber's forklet moss
Dicranella schreberiana
Least Concern
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spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
Vulnerable
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variable forklet moss
Dicranella varia
Least Concern
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curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
Least Concern
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field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
Least Concern
View all species in Dicranella →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silky Forklet Moss?
The scientific name of Silky Forklet Moss is Dicranella heteromalla. It belongs to the genus Dicranella.
What is the conservation status of Silky Forklet Moss?
Silky Forklet Moss (Dicranella heteromalla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Silky Forklet Moss live?
Silky Forklet Moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Silky Forklet Moss belong to?
Silky Forklet Moss (Dicranella heteromalla) belongs to the genus Dicranella, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranellaceae.
Is Silky Forklet Moss endangered?
No, Silky Forklet Moss (Dicranella heteromalla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Silky Forklet Moss belong to?
Silky Forklet Moss (Dicranella heteromalla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Silky Forklet Moss?
The closest relatives of Silky Forklet Moss in the genus Dicranella include awl-leaved forklet moss, red forklet moss, Greville's Forklet-moss, Schreber's forklet moss, spur-necked forklet moss.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Dicranella — 9 Species

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
LC 🐾
red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
EN 🐾
Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
LC 🐾
Schreber's forklet moss
Dicranella schreberiana
LC
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Silky Forklet Moss
Dicranella heteromalla
LC
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spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
VU 🐾
variable forklet moss
Dicranella varia
LC 🐾
curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
LC 🐾
field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
LC
View all →

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