35,628 observationsEndangered
Cypress-leaved Plait-moss
Hypnum cupressiforme
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Bryophyta ›Class: Bryopsida ›Order: Hypnales ›Family: Hypnaceae ›Genus: Hypnum
About
Hypnum cupressiforme, the cypress-leaved plaitmoss or hypnum moss, is a common and widespread species of moss belonging to the genus Hypnum. It is found in all continents except Antarctica and occurs in a wide variety of habitats and climatic zones. It typically grows on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces. It prefers acidic environments and is fairly tolerant of pollution. It was formerly used as a filling for pillows and mattresses; the association with...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cypress-leaved Plait-moss is Hypnum cupressiforme.
- The Cypress-leaved Plait-moss has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the phylum Bryophyta.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the class Bryopsida.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the order Hypnales.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the family Hypnaceae.
- Cypress-leaved Plait-moss belongs to the genus Hypnum.