Ando's plait moss
Hypnum andoi A.J.E.Sm.
Hypnum andoi is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae, commonly known as Ando's plait moss. It was first described in 1982 by A.J.E. Smith. This moss is found in several regions across North America and Europe, including Québec, Labrador, the Azores, Flanders, parts of Scandinavia, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Vermont in the United States, and regions of Belgium.
Description
Hypnum andoi is a member of the genus Hypnum, which is part of the Hypnaceae family. Its distribution spans multiple geographic areas, such as the Canadian provinces of Québec and Labrador, several islands in the Azores, parts of Scandinavia, and regions in both the United States and Belgium. The species was formally published in 1982 and is recognized by its specific epithet 'andoi,' honoring its discoverer or a related individual.
Other common names
Ando's plait mossMamillate Plait-Moss
Distribution
Québec · Labrador · Faial Island · Santa Maria Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Flanders · SE · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Vermont-US · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Hypnum cupressiforme subsp. mammillatumHypnum cupressiforme var. mammillatumStereodon mammillatusDrepanium cupressiforme var. mammillatumStereodon cupressiformis subsp. mammillatusHypnum mammillatumStereodon cupressiformis subsp. mammillatusStereodon cupressiformis var. complanatusHypnum cupressiforme var. complanatumHypnum cupressiforme var. pyrenaicum
