Velvet Feather-Moss

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 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Brachytheciaceae

Genus

Brachytheciastrum

Species

Brachytheciastrum velutinum (Velvet Feather-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Samt-Kurzbüchsenmoos

Similar Species in Brachytheciastrum

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Lawers Feather-moss

Brachytheciastrum trachypodium

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet Feather-Moss?

The scientific name of Velvet Feather-Moss is Brachytheciastrum velutinum. It belongs to the genus Brachytheciastrum.

What is the conservation status of Velvet Feather-Moss?

Velvet Feather-Moss (Brachytheciastrum velutinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Velvet Feather-Moss live?

Velvet Feather-Moss is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Velvet Feather-Moss belong to?

Velvet Feather-Moss (Brachytheciastrum velutinum) belongs to the genus Brachytheciastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.

Is Velvet Feather-Moss endangered?

No, Velvet Feather-Moss (Brachytheciastrum velutinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Velvet Feather-Moss belong to?

Velvet Feather-Moss (Brachytheciastrum velutinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Velvet Feather-Moss?

The closest relatives of Velvet Feather-Moss in the genus Brachytheciastrum include Lawers Feather-moss.