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crisped pincushion moss

Ulota crispa

Least Concern

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales)
Family
Orthotrichaceae
Genus
Ulota
Species
Ulota crispa (crisped pincushion moss)

Names in Other Languages

French frisette crépue
German Gewöhnliches Krausblattmoos

Similar Species in Ulota

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Balding Pincushion
Ulota calvescens
Data Deficient
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club pincushion moss
Ulota coarctata
Vulnerable
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Hutchin'S Pincushion
Ulota hutchinsiae
Least Concern
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Bruch's Pincushion
Ulota bruchii
Least Concern
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Crisped Pincushion
Ulota crispula
Not Evaluated
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Drummond's pincushion moss
Ulota drummondii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crisped pincushion moss?
The scientific name of crisped pincushion moss is Ulota crispa. It belongs to the genus Ulota.
What is the conservation status of crisped pincushion moss?
crisped pincushion moss (Ulota crispa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does crisped pincushion moss live?
crisped pincushion 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 crisped pincushion moss belong to?
crisped pincushion moss (Ulota crispa) belongs to the genus Ulota, which is part of the taxonomic family Orthotrichaceae.
Is crisped pincushion moss endangered?
No, crisped pincushion moss (Ulota crispa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does crisped pincushion moss belong to?
crisped pincushion moss (Ulota crispa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of crisped pincushion moss?
The closest relatives of crisped pincushion moss in the genus Ulota include Balding Pincushion, club pincushion moss, Hutchin'S Pincushion, Bruch's Pincushion, Crisped Pincushion.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ulota — 7 Species

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Balding Pincushion
Ulota calvescens
DD 🐾
club pincushion moss
Ulota coarctata
VU 🐾
Hutchin'S Pincushion
Ulota hutchinsiae
LC 🐾
Bruch's Pincushion
Ulota bruchii
LC 🐾
Crisped Pincushion
Ulota crispula
NE
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crisped pincushion moss
Ulota crispa
LC
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Drummond's pincushion moss
Ulota drummondii
LC
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