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Swan-necked Apple-moss

Philonotis cernua

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Bartramiales (Bartramiales)
Family
Bartramiaceae
Genus
Philonotis
Species
Philonotis cernua (Swan-necked Apple-moss)

Similar Species in Philonotis

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hygrophile de la Marche
Philonotis marchica
Vulnerable
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philonotis nordique
Philonotis tomentella
Least Concern
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Fountain Apple-Moss
Philonotis fontana
Least Concern
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Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
Vulnerable
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Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
Endangered
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Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
Least Concern
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Rigid Apple-moss
Philonotis rigida
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Swan-necked Apple-moss?
The scientific name of Swan-necked Apple-moss is Philonotis cernua. It belongs to the genus Philonotis.
Where does Swan-necked Apple-moss live?
Swan-necked Apple-moss is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Swan-necked Apple-moss belong to?
Swan-necked Apple-moss (Philonotis cernua) belongs to the genus Philonotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bartramiaceae.
What kingdom does Swan-necked Apple-moss belong to?
Swan-necked Apple-moss (Philonotis cernua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Swan-necked Apple-moss?
The closest relatives of Swan-necked Apple-moss in the genus Philonotis include hygrophile de la Marche, philonotis nordique, Fountain Apple-Moss, Spiral Apple-moss, Thick-nerved Apple-moss.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Philonotis — 8 Species

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hygrophile de la Marche
Philonotis marchica
VU 🐾
philonotis nordique
Philonotis tomentella
LC 🐾
Fountain Apple-Moss
Philonotis fontana
LC
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Swan-necked Apple-moss
Philonotis cernua
NE
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Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
LC 🐾
Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
VU 🐾
Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
EN 🐾
Rigid Apple-moss
Philonotis rigida
NE
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