curl-leaved forklet moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Dicranales (Dicranales)

Family

Dicranellaceae

Genus

Dicranella

Species

Dicranella crispa (curl-leaved forklet moss)

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque crépue

German Gekräuseltes 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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Silky Forklet Moss

Dicranella heteromalla

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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field forklet moss

Dicranella staphylina

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of curl-leaved forklet moss?

The scientific name of curl-leaved forklet moss is Dicranella crispa. It belongs to the genus Dicranella.

What is the conservation status of curl-leaved forklet moss?

curl-leaved forklet moss (Dicranella crispa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does curl-leaved forklet moss live?

curl-leaved forklet moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does curl-leaved forklet moss belong to?

curl-leaved forklet moss (Dicranella crispa) belongs to the genus Dicranella, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranellaceae.

Is curl-leaved forklet moss endangered?

No, curl-leaved forklet moss (Dicranella crispa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does curl-leaved forklet moss belong to?

curl-leaved forklet moss (Dicranella crispa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of curl-leaved forklet moss?

The closest relatives of curl-leaved forklet moss in the genus Dicranella include awl-leaved forklet moss, red forklet moss, Greville's Forklet-moss, Schreber's forklet moss, Silky Forklet Moss.