Bent-moss
Campylostelium saxicola (F.Weber & D.Mohr) Bruch & Schimp.
Campylostelium saxicola is a species in the genus Campylostelium, family Ptychomitriaceae. It is commonly known as Bent-moss and was first described in 1846. The species is found in Labrador, Québec, TW, and NO.
Description
Campylostelium saxicola, known as Bent-moss, is a member of the Ptychomitriaceae family. It was originally described by F.Weber and D.Mohr and later reclassified by Bruch and Schimp. The species is distributed in Labrador, Québec, TW, and NO. It is a bryophyte species with a specific ecological niche, often found in rocky or alpine habitats. The genus Campylostelium includes species that are typically small and adapted to harsh environments.
Other common names
sandstone swan-neck mossBent-mosscampylostelium moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · TW · NO
Synonyms
Dicranum saxicolaWeissia geniculataDryptodon saxicolaPtychomitrium geniculatumGlyphomitrium saxicolaGrimmia geniculataGrimmia saxicolaCampylopus geniculatusCampylopus saxicolaTrichostomum saxicola