stairstep moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (真藓纲)

Order

Hypnales (灰藓目)

Family

Hylocomiaceae

Genus

Hylocomium

Species

Hylocomium splendens (stairstep moss)

Names in Other Languages

French hylocome splendide

German Etagenmoos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of stairstep moss?

The scientific name of stairstep moss is Hylocomium splendens. It belongs to the genus Hylocomium.

What is the conservation status of stairstep moss?

stairstep moss (Hylocomium splendens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does stairstep moss live?

stairstep moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does stairstep moss belong to?

stairstep moss (Hylocomium splendens) belongs to the genus Hylocomium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylocomiaceae.

Is stairstep moss endangered?

No, stairstep moss (Hylocomium splendens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does stairstep moss belong to?

stairstep moss (Hylocomium splendens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).