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houppe pâle

Orthotrichum pallens

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French houppe pâle
German Blasses Goldhaarmoos

Similar Species in Orthotrichum

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houppe des montagnes
Orthotrichum alpestre
Least Concern
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houppe étoilée
Orthotrichum stellatum
Critically Endangered
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houppe minuscule
Orthotrichum pumilum
Data Deficient
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Least Concern
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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
Least Concern
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Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
Critically Endangered
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Straw Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum stramineum
Least Concern
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Welsh Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum cambrense
Data Deficient
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Bryopsida
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Orthotrichales
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Orthotrichaceae
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Orthotrichum
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of houppe pâle?
The scientific name of houppe pâle is Orthotrichum pallens. It belongs to the genus Orthotrichum.
What is the conservation status of houppe pâle?
houppe pâle (Orthotrichum pallens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does houppe pâle live?
houppe pâle is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does houppe pâle belong to?
houppe pâle (Orthotrichum pallens) belongs to the genus Orthotrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is houppe pâle endangered?
No, houppe pâle (Orthotrichum pallens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does houppe pâle belong to?
houppe pâle (Orthotrichum pallens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of houppe pâle?
The closest relatives of houppe pâle in the genus Orthotrichum include houppe des montagnes, houppe étoilée, houppe minuscule, White-tipped Bristle-moss, Spruce's Bristle-moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Orthotrichum — 12 Species

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houppe des montagnes
Orthotrichum alpestre
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houppe étoilée
Orthotrichum stellatum
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houppe minuscule
Orthotrichum pumilum
DD
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houppe pâle
Orthotrichum pallens
LC
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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
LC 🐾
Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
CR 🐾
Straw Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum stramineum
LC 🐾
Welsh Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum cambrense
DD 🐾
Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
LC 🐾
Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
LC
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