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Wedge-leaved Screw-moss

Tortula cuneifolia

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (선태식물강)
Order
Pottiales (돌이끼목)
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Tortula
Species
Tortula cuneifolia (Wedge-leaved Screw-moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Keilblättriges Drehzahnmoos

Similar Species in Tortula

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
Vulnerable
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Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
Endangered
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Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
Least Concern
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mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
Vulnerable
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narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
Endangered
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Rib-leaf Moss
Tortula atrovirens
Not Evaluated
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Tall Pottia
Tortula protobryoides
Not Evaluated
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systylous screw moss
Tortula systylia
Vulnerable
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Compare Species

vs alpine screw moss vs Bordered Screw-moss vs Hoppe's screw moss vs mucronate screw moss

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wedge-leaved Screw-moss?
The scientific name of Wedge-leaved Screw-moss is Tortula cuneifolia. It belongs to the genus Tortula.
What is the conservation status of Wedge-leaved Screw-moss?
Wedge-leaved Screw-moss (Tortula cuneifolia) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wedge-leaved Screw-moss live?
Wedge-leaved Screw-moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Portugal.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Portugal.
What family does Wedge-leaved Screw-moss belong to?
Wedge-leaved Screw-moss (Tortula cuneifolia) belongs to the genus Tortula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
What kingdom does Wedge-leaved Screw-moss belong to?
Wedge-leaved Screw-moss (Tortula cuneifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Wedge-leaved Screw-moss?
The closest relatives of Wedge-leaved Screw-moss in the genus Tortula include alpine screw moss, Bordered Screw-moss, Hoppe's screw moss, mucronate screw moss, narrowed-leaved screw moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tortula — 16 Species

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
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Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
EN 🐾
Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
LC 🐾
mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
VU 🐾
narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
EN 🐾
Rib-leaf Moss
Tortula atrovirens
NE 🐾
Tall Pottia
Tortula protobryoides
NE 🐾
systylous screw moss
Tortula systylia
VU 🐾
truncated screw moss
Tortula truncata
LC 🐾
Upright Screw-moss
Tortula subulata
VU
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Wedge-leaved Screw-moss
Tortula cuneifolia
EX
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Wilson's Pottia
Tortula wilsonii
NE 🐾
Cuspidate Earth Moss
Tortula acaulon
LC 🐾
Wall Screw-moss
Tortula muralis
LC 🐾
Chalk Screw-moss
Tortula vahliana
VU 🐾
Dog Screw-moss
Tortula canescens
VU
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