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green-tufted stubble moss

Weissia controversa

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), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French verdule gaie

Similar Species in Weissia

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Beaked Beardless-moss
Weissia rostellata
Critically Endangered
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Crisp Beardless-moss
Weissia longifolia
Endangered
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Curly Beardless-moss
Weissia condensa
Endangered
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Persson's Stubble-moss
Weissia perssonii
Near Threatened
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Pointed-leaved Stubble-moss
Weissia rutilans
Critically Endangered
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Small-mouthed Beardless-moss
Weissia brachycarpa
Endangered
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Spreading-leaved Beardless-moss
Weissia squarrosa
Critically Endangered
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Sterile Beardless-moss
Weissia sterilis
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of green-tufted stubble moss?
The scientific name of green-tufted stubble moss is Weissia controversa. It belongs to the genus Weissia.
What is the conservation status of green-tufted stubble moss?
green-tufted stubble moss (Weissia controversa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does green-tufted stubble moss live?
green-tufted stubble moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does green-tufted stubble moss belong to?
green-tufted stubble moss (Weissia controversa) belongs to the genus Weissia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
Is green-tufted stubble moss endangered?
No, green-tufted stubble moss (Weissia controversa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does green-tufted stubble moss belong to?
green-tufted stubble moss (Weissia controversa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of green-tufted stubble moss?
The closest relatives of green-tufted stubble moss in the genus Weissia include Beaked Beardless-moss, Crisp Beardless-moss, Curly Beardless-moss, Persson's Stubble-moss, Pointed-leaved Stubble-moss.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Weissia — 9 Species

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Beaked Beardless-moss
Weissia rostellata
CR 🐾
Crisp Beardless-moss
Weissia longifolia
EN 🐾
Curly Beardless-moss
Weissia condensa
EN
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green-tufted stubble moss
Weissia controversa
LC
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Persson's Stubble-moss
Weissia perssonii
NT 🐾
Pointed-leaved Stubble-moss
Weissia rutilans
CR 🐾
Small-mouthed Beardless-moss
Weissia brachycarpa
EN 🐾
Spreading-leaved Beardless-moss
Weissia squarrosa
CR 🐾
Sterile Beardless-moss
Weissia sterilis
NT
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