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hair-pointed moss

Cirriphyllum piliferum

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
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Brachytheciaceae
Genus
Cirriphyllum
Species
Cirriphyllum piliferum (hair-pointed moss)

Names in Other Languages

French buissonnette porte-poil
German Pinsel-Haarblattmoos

Similar Species in Cirriphyllum

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Beech Feather-moss
Cirriphyllum crassinervium
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hair-pointed moss?
The scientific name of hair-pointed moss is Cirriphyllum piliferum. It belongs to the genus Cirriphyllum.
What is the conservation status of hair-pointed moss?
hair-pointed moss (Cirriphyllum piliferum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does hair-pointed moss live?
hair-pointed 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 hair-pointed moss belong to?
hair-pointed moss (Cirriphyllum piliferum) belongs to the genus Cirriphyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Brachytheciaceae.
Is hair-pointed moss endangered?
No, hair-pointed moss (Cirriphyllum piliferum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does hair-pointed moss belong to?
hair-pointed moss (Cirriphyllum piliferum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of hair-pointed moss?
The closest relatives of hair-pointed moss in the genus Cirriphyllum include Beech Feather-moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Cirriphyllum — 2 Species

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Beech Feather-moss
Cirriphyllum crassinervium
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hair-pointed moss
Cirriphyllum piliferum
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