elegant silk moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (thực vật)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Hypnales (Hypnales)

Family

Plagiotheciaceae

Genus

Pseudotaxiphyllum

Species

Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans (elegant silk moss)

Names in Other Languages

French fougerole élégante

German Zierliches Gleichflügelmoos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elegant silk moss?

The scientific name of elegant silk moss is Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans. It belongs to the genus Pseudotaxiphyllum.

What is the conservation status of elegant silk moss?

elegant silk moss (Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does elegant silk moss live?

elegant silk moss is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does elegant silk moss belong to?

elegant silk moss (Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans) belongs to the genus Pseudotaxiphyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Plagiotheciaceae.

Is elegant silk moss endangered?

No, elegant silk moss (Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does elegant silk moss belong to?

elegant silk moss (Pseudotaxiphyllum elegans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).