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Wall Screw-moss

Tortula muralis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Tortula

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
Vulnerable
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Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
Endangered
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Chalk Screw-moss
Tortula vahliana
Vulnerable
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Cuspidate Earth Moss
Tortula acaulon
Least Concern
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Dog Screw-moss
Tortula canescens
Vulnerable
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Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
Least Concern
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mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
Vulnerable
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narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wall Screw-moss?
The scientific name of Wall Screw-moss is Tortula muralis. It belongs to the genus Tortula.
What is the conservation status of Wall Screw-moss?
Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wall Screw-moss live?
Wall Screw-moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Wall Screw-moss belong to?
Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis) belongs to the genus Tortula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
Is Wall Screw-moss endangered?
No, Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wall Screw-moss belong to?
Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Wall Screw-moss?
The closest relatives of Wall Screw-moss in the genus Tortula include alpine screw moss, Bordered Screw-moss, Chalk Screw-moss, Cuspidate Earth Moss, Dog Screw-moss.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Tortula — 16 Species

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
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Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
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Chalk Screw-moss
Tortula vahliana
VU 🐾
Cuspidate Earth Moss
Tortula acaulon
LC 🐾
Dog Screw-moss
Tortula canescens
VU 🐾
Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
LC 🐾
mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
VU 🐾
narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
EN 🐾
Rib-leaf Moss
Tortula atrovirens
NE 🐾
systylous screw moss
Tortula systylia
VU 🐾
Tall Pottia
Tortula protobryoides
NE 🐾
truncated screw moss
Tortula truncata
LC 🐾
Upright Screw-moss
Tortula subulata
VU
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Wall Screw-moss
Tortula muralis
LC
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Wedge-leaved Screw-moss
Tortula cuneifolia
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Wilson's Pottia
Tortula wilsonii
NE
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