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Hooded Bristle-Moss

Orthotrichum cupulatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales)
Family
Orthotrichaceae
Genus
Orthotrichum
Species
Orthotrichum cupulatum (Hooded Bristle-Moss)

Similar Species in Orthotrichum

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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
Least Concern
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pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
Least Concern
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
Endangered
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
Least Concern
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sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
Least Concern
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Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
Least Concern
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Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
Critically Endangered
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starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hooded Bristle-Moss?
The scientific name of Hooded Bristle-Moss is Orthotrichum cupulatum. It belongs to the genus Orthotrichum.
What is the conservation status of Hooded Bristle-Moss?
Hooded Bristle-Moss (Orthotrichum cupulatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hooded Bristle-Moss live?
Hooded Bristle-Moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hooded Bristle-Moss belong to?
Hooded Bristle-Moss (Orthotrichum cupulatum) belongs to the genus Orthotrichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is Hooded Bristle-Moss endangered?
No, Hooded Bristle-Moss (Orthotrichum cupulatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hooded Bristle-Moss belong to?
Hooded Bristle-Moss (Orthotrichum cupulatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Hooded Bristle-Moss?
The closest relatives of Hooded Bristle-Moss in the genus Orthotrichum include White-tipped Bristle-moss, pale bristle moss, River Bristle-moss, Elegant Bristle-moss, sharp-leaved bristle moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Orthotrichum — 12 Species

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White-tipped Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum diaphanum
LC 🐾
pale bristle moss
Orthotrichum pallens
LC
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Hooded Bristle-Moss
Orthotrichum cupulatum
LC
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River Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum rivulare
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Elegant Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum pulchellum
LC 🐾
sharp-leaved bristle moss
Orthotrichum alpestre
LC 🐾
Slender Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum tenellum
LC 🐾
Spruce's Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum sprucei
CR 🐾
starlike bristle moss
Orthotrichum stellatum
CR 🐾
Straw Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum stramineum
LC 🐾
Welsh Bristle-moss
Orthotrichum cambrense
DD 🐾
dwarf bristle moss
Orthotrichum pumilum
DD
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