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Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss

Hypnum cupressiforme

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Hypnaceae
Genus
Hypnum
Species
Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

French hypne cyprès

Similar Species in Hypnum

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Ando's plait moss
Hypnum andoi
Least Concern
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Heath Plait-moss
Hypnum jutlandicum
Least Concern
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Supine Plait-Moss
Hypnum resupinatum
Least Concern
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Hooked Plait-moss
Hypnum uncinulatum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss?
The scientific name of Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss is Hypnum cupressiforme. It belongs to the genus Hypnum.
Where does Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss live?
Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss belong to?
Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) belongs to the genus Hypnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypnaceae.
What kingdom does Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss belong to?
Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss?
The closest relatives of Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss in the genus Hypnum include Ando's plait moss, Heath Plait-moss, Supine Plait-Moss, Hooked Plait-moss.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Hypnum — 5 Species

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Ando's plait moss
Hypnum andoi
LC 🐾
Heath Plait-moss
Hypnum jutlandicum
LC 🐾
Supine Plait-Moss
Hypnum resupinatum
LC 🐾
Hooked Plait-moss
Hypnum uncinulatum
NE
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Cypress-Leaved Plait-Moss
Hypnum cupressiforme
NE
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