Platyhypnidium alopecuroides

Platyhypnidium alopecuroides
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Bryophyta
Class:	Bryopsida
Subclass:	Bryidae
Order:	Hypnales
Family:	Brachytheciaceae
Genus:	Platyhypnidium
Species:	P. alopecuroides
Binomial name
Platyhypnidium alopecuroides Koperski & Sauer, M.
Synonyms
Rhynchostegium alopecuroides

Platyhypnidium alopecuroides, or Portuguese feather-moss, is a species of moss from the family Brachytheciaceae, first described in 2000. ^[2] It is an aquatic moss and is normally found growing in rocky streams. ^[3]

Description

Platyhypnidium alopecuroides is a green to brownish aquatic moss. The stems grow to approximately 10 cm in length and have few branches. The leaves are 2-3mm in length, concave and grow overlapping each other, giving it a cylindrical look. ^[3]

Habitat

It grows on rocks in fast flowing streams and can be found in both open and wooded areas. ^[3]

References

1. Campisi, P. & Cogoni, A. (2019). "Rhynchostegium alopecuroides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T86212387A87768433.en .
2. "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides (Brid.) Koperski & Sauer, M. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
3. Blockeel, Tom. "Platyhypnidium alopecuroides" (PDF). Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. Retrieved 30 October 2020.