rugged dung moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Splachnales (Splachnales)

Family

Splachnaceae

Genus

Splachnum

Species

Splachnum vasculosum (rugged dung moss)

Names in Other Languages

French splanc en vase

German Geschirr-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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cruet dung moss

Splachnum ampullaceum

Extinct

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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 rugged dung moss?

The scientific name of rugged dung moss is Splachnum vasculosum. It belongs to the genus Splachnum.

What is the conservation status of rugged dung moss?

rugged dung moss (Splachnum vasculosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does rugged dung moss live?

rugged dung moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does rugged dung moss belong to?

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

Is rugged dung moss endangered?

No, rugged dung moss (Splachnum vasculosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does rugged dung moss belong to?

rugged dung moss (Splachnum vasculosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of rugged dung moss?

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