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Cuspidate Earth Moss

Tortula acaulon

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Tortula
Species
Tortula acaulon (Cuspidate Earth Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Spitzblatt-Glanzmoos

Similar Species in Tortula

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
Vulnerable
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Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
Endangered
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Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
Least Concern
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mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
Vulnerable
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narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
Endangered
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Rib-leaf Moss
Tortula atrovirens
Not Evaluated
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Tall Pottia
Tortula protobryoides
Not Evaluated
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systylous screw moss
Tortula systylia
Vulnerable
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cuspidate Earth Moss?
The scientific name of Cuspidate Earth Moss is Tortula acaulon. It belongs to the genus Tortula.
What is the conservation status of Cuspidate Earth Moss?
Cuspidate Earth Moss (Tortula acaulon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cuspidate Earth Moss live?
Cuspidate Earth Moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Cuspidate Earth Moss belong to?
Cuspidate Earth Moss (Tortula acaulon) belongs to the genus Tortula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
Is Cuspidate Earth Moss endangered?
No, Cuspidate Earth Moss (Tortula acaulon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cuspidate Earth Moss belong to?
Cuspidate Earth Moss (Tortula acaulon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Cuspidate Earth Moss?
The closest relatives of Cuspidate Earth Moss in the genus Tortula include alpine screw moss, Bordered Screw-moss, Hoppe's screw moss, mucronate screw moss, narrowed-leaved screw moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tortula — 16 Species

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alpine screw moss
Tortula leucostoma
VU 🐾
Bordered Screw-moss
Tortula marginata
EN 🐾
Hoppe's screw moss
Tortula hoppeana
LC 🐾
mucronate screw moss
Tortula mucronifolia
VU 🐾
narrowed-leaved screw moss
Tortula cernua
EN 🐾
Rib-leaf Moss
Tortula atrovirens
NE 🐾
Tall Pottia
Tortula protobryoides
NE 🐾
systylous screw moss
Tortula systylia
VU 🐾
truncated screw moss
Tortula truncata
LC 🐾
Upright Screw-moss
Tortula subulata
VU 🐾
Wedge-leaved Screw-moss
Tortula cuneifolia
EX 🐾
Wilson's Pottia
Tortula wilsonii
NE
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Cuspidate Earth Moss
Tortula acaulon
LC
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Wall Screw-moss
Tortula muralis
LC 🐾
Chalk Screw-moss
Tortula vahliana
VU 🐾
Dog Screw-moss
Tortula canescens
VU
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