cruet dung moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Splachnales (Splachnales)

Family

Splachnaceae

Genus

Splachnum

Species

Splachnum ampullaceum (cruet dung moss)

Names in Other Languages

French splachne ampoule

German Flaschenfrüchtiges Schirmmoos

Similar Species in Splachnum

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yellow dung moss

Splachnum luteum

Least Concern

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red dung moss

Splachnum rubrum

Least Concern

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rugged dung moss

Splachnum vasculosum

Least Concern

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round-fruited dung moss

Splachnum sphaericum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cruet dung moss?

The scientific name of cruet dung moss is Splachnum ampullaceum. It belongs to the genus Splachnum.

What is the conservation status of cruet dung moss?

cruet dung moss (Splachnum ampullaceum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cruet dung moss live?

cruet dung moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does cruet dung moss belong to?

cruet dung moss (Splachnum ampullaceum) belongs to the genus Splachnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Splachnaceae.

What kingdom does cruet dung moss belong to?

cruet dung moss (Splachnum ampullaceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of cruet dung moss?

The closest relatives of cruet dung moss in the genus Splachnum include yellow dung moss, red dung moss, rugged dung moss, round-fruited dung moss.