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Fountain Apple-Moss

Philonotis fontana

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gewöhnliches Quellmoos

Similar Species in Philonotis

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bog apple moss
Philonotis marchica
Vulnerable
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Rigid Apple-moss
Philonotis rigida
Not Evaluated
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Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
Least Concern
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Swan-necked Apple-moss
Philonotis cernua
Not Evaluated
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Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
Vulnerable
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Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
Endangered
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woolly apple moss
Philonotis tomentella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fountain Apple-Moss?
The scientific name of Fountain Apple-Moss is Philonotis fontana. It belongs to the genus Philonotis.
What is the conservation status of Fountain Apple-Moss?
Fountain Apple-Moss (Philonotis fontana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fountain Apple-Moss live?
Fountain Apple-Moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Fountain Apple-Moss belong to?
Fountain Apple-Moss (Philonotis fontana) belongs to the genus Philonotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Bartramiaceae.
Is Fountain Apple-Moss endangered?
No, Fountain Apple-Moss (Philonotis fontana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fountain Apple-Moss belong to?
Fountain Apple-Moss (Philonotis fontana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Fountain Apple-Moss?
The closest relatives of Fountain Apple-Moss in the genus Philonotis include bog apple moss, Rigid Apple-moss, Spiral Apple-moss, Swan-necked Apple-moss, Thick-nerved Apple-moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Philonotis — 8 Species

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bog apple moss
Philonotis marchica
VU
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Fountain Apple-Moss
Philonotis fontana
LC
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Rigid Apple-moss
Philonotis rigida
NE 🐾
Spiral Apple-moss
Philonotis seriata
LC 🐾
Swan-necked Apple-moss
Philonotis cernua
NE 🐾
Thick-nerved Apple-moss
Philonotis calcarea
VU 🐾
Tufted Apple-Moss
Philonotis caespitosa
EN 🐾
woolly apple moss
Philonotis tomentella
LC
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