shiny erect-capsule moss

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Plagiotheciaceae

Genus

Orthothecium

Species

Orthothecium strictum (shiny erect-capsule moss)

Names in Other Languages

French stylite dressé

German Straffes Seidenglanzmoos

Similar Species in Orthothecium

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Red Leskea

Orthothecium rufescens

Least Concern

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fine-leaved erect-capsule moss

Orthothecium intricatum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of shiny erect-capsule moss?

The scientific name of shiny erect-capsule moss is Orthothecium strictum. It belongs to the genus Orthothecium.

What is the conservation status of shiny erect-capsule moss?

shiny erect-capsule moss (Orthothecium strictum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does shiny erect-capsule moss live?

shiny erect-capsule moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does shiny erect-capsule moss belong to?

shiny erect-capsule moss (Orthothecium strictum) belongs to the genus Orthothecium, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiotheciaceae.

Is shiny erect-capsule moss endangered?

No, shiny erect-capsule moss (Orthothecium strictum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does shiny erect-capsule moss belong to?

shiny erect-capsule moss (Orthothecium strictum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of shiny erect-capsule moss?

The closest relatives of shiny erect-capsule moss in the genus Orthothecium include Red Leskea, fine-leaved erect-capsule moss.