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variable forklet moss

Dicranella varia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Dicranellaceae
Genus
Dicranella
Species
Dicranella varia (variable forklet moss)

Names in Other Languages

French bifurque changeante
German Rotes Kleingabelzahnmoos

Similar Species in Dicranella

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
Least Concern
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red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
Endangered
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Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
Least Concern
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Schreber's forklet moss
Dicranella schreberiana
Least Concern
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Silky Forklet Moss
Dicranella heteromalla
Least Concern
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spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
Vulnerable
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curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
Least Concern
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field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
Least Concern
View all species in Dicranella →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of variable forklet moss?
The scientific name of variable forklet moss is Dicranella varia. It belongs to the genus Dicranella.
What is the conservation status of variable forklet moss?
variable forklet moss (Dicranella varia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does variable forklet moss live?
variable forklet moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does variable forklet moss belong to?
variable forklet moss (Dicranella varia) belongs to the genus Dicranella, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicranellaceae.
Is variable forklet moss endangered?
No, variable forklet moss (Dicranella varia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does variable forklet moss belong to?
variable forklet moss (Dicranella varia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of variable forklet moss?
The closest relatives of variable forklet moss in the genus Dicranella include awl-leaved forklet moss, red forklet moss, Greville's Forklet-moss, Schreber's forklet moss, Silky Forklet Moss.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Dicranella — 9 Species

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awl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella subulata
LC 🐾
red forklet moss
Dicranella rufescens
EN 🐾
Greville's Forklet-moss
Dicranella grevilleana
LC 🐾
Schreber's forklet moss
Dicranella schreberiana
LC 🐾
Silky Forklet Moss
Dicranella heteromalla
LC 🐾
spur-necked forklet moss
Dicranella cerviculata
VU
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variable forklet moss
Dicranella varia
LC
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curl-leaved forklet moss
Dicranella crispa
LC 🐾
field forklet moss
Dicranella staphylina
LC
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