Orthotrichum crassifolium

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Orthotrichum crassifolium
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Orthotrichales
Family: Orthotrichaceae
Genus: Orthotrichum
Species:
O. crassifolium
Binomial name
Orthotrichum crassifolium
Hook.f. & Wilson, London J. Bot. 3: 546 (1844)
Synonyms
  • Muelleriella crassifolia P. Dusén, 1905

Orthotrichum crassifolium is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Muelleriella. It has a wide circumpolar distribution on subantarctic islands through the Southern Ocean, as well as the extreme south of South America and the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is tolerant of saline conditions and often occupies the supralittoral zone along rocky coastlines affected by sea spray.

References[]

  • "Muelleriella crassifolia Dusén, 1905". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
  • "Heard Island and McDonald Islands: Plant communities". Dept of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australia. Retrieved 2011-03-01.

Further reading[]

  • Seppelt, Rod. (2006). The Moss Flora of Macquarie Island. Australian Antarctic Division: Hobart. ISBN 1-876934-07-7


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