Alternateleaf Archidium Moss
Archidium alternifolium (Dicks. ex Hedw.) Schimp.
Archidium alternifolium is a moss species in the family Archidiaceae. It is commonly known as Alternateleaf Archidium Moss. This species was first described in 1860 and is found on several islands, including Flores Island, Santa Maria Island, São Miguel Island, and Terceira Island, as well as in Vermont, United States.
Description
Archidium alternifolium belongs to the genus Archidium and is characterized by its alternate leaf arrangement. It is distributed across multiple regions, including the islands of Flores, Santa Maria, São Miguel, and Terceira, as well as in the U.S. state of Vermont. The species was published in 1860 and is recognized by its distinct morphological features typical of the Archidiaceae family.
Other common names
Alternateleaf Archidium MossClay Earth-Moss
Distribution
Flores Island · Santa Maria Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Vermont-US
Synonyms
Phascum alternifoliumPhascum bruchiiPhascum globiferumPleuridium alternifoliumPohlia tenerrimaBryum tenerrimumArchidium globiferumArchidium knitranumArchidium lescuriiArchidium longifoliumArchidium phascoidesAstomum alternifoliumAongstroemia alternifoliaArchidium alternifolium var. canarienseArchidium alternifolium var. compactumArchidium alternifolium var. heribaudiiArchidium alternifolium var. pictumArchidium phascoides var. compactumArchidium phascoides var. flagellatumArchidium durieuanum