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Curved Silk-Moss

Plagiothecium curvifolium

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Plagiotheciaceae
Genus
Plagiothecium
Species
Plagiothecium curvifolium (Curved Silk-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Krummblättriges Plattmoos

Similar Species in Plagiothecium

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alder silk moss
Plagiothecium latebricola
Vulnerable
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Alpine Silk-moss
Plagiothecium platyphyllum
Near Threatened
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Waved Silk-moss
Plagiothecium undulatum
Least Concern
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bright silk moss
Plagiothecium laetum
Least Concern
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round silk moss
Plagiothecium cavifolium
Vulnerable
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Woodsy Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium nemorale
Vulnerable
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Juicy Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium succulentum
Least Concern
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dented silk moss
Plagiothecium denticulatum
Least Concern
View all species in Plagiothecium →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Curved Silk-Moss?
The scientific name of Curved Silk-Moss is Plagiothecium curvifolium. It belongs to the genus Plagiothecium.
What is the conservation status of Curved Silk-Moss?
Curved Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium curvifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Curved Silk-Moss live?
Curved Silk-Moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Curved Silk-Moss belong to?
Curved Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium curvifolium) belongs to the genus Plagiothecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiotheciaceae.
Is Curved Silk-Moss endangered?
No, Curved Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium curvifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Curved Silk-Moss belong to?
Curved Silk-Moss (Plagiothecium curvifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Curved Silk-Moss?
The closest relatives of Curved Silk-Moss in the genus Plagiothecium include alder silk moss, Alpine Silk-moss, Waved Silk-moss, bright silk moss, round silk moss.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Plagiothecium — 9 Species

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alder silk moss
Plagiothecium latebricola
VU 🐾
Alpine Silk-moss
Plagiothecium platyphyllum
NT 🐾
Waved Silk-moss
Plagiothecium undulatum
LC 🐾
bright silk moss
Plagiothecium laetum
LC 🐾
round silk moss
Plagiothecium cavifolium
VU 🐾
Woodsy Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium nemorale
VU 🐾
Juicy Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium succulentum
LC 🐾
dented silk moss
Plagiothecium denticulatum
LC
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Curved Silk-Moss
Plagiothecium curvifolium
LC
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