ceratodon moss
Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid.
Ceratodon purpureus is a dioicous moss with a color range from yellow-green to red, reaching a height of 3 centimeters. It is found worldwide, particularly in urban areas and on dry sandy soils near roads. It adapts to a wide range of habitats, including polluted highway shoulders, mine tailings, areas affected by wildfires, and the bright slopes of Antarctica. Common names include redshank, purple forkmoss, ceratodon moss, fire moss, and purple horn toothed moss.
Description
Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid. belongs to the family Ceratodontaceae and is found in regions such as Labrador, Québec, Belgium, and several areas in South America and Europe. It was first described in 1826. This species is known for its adaptability to harsh environments and is often associated with disturbed and anthropogenic habitats.
Other common names
fire mossRedshankceratodon moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · BR · TW · Onzaga | Vetas · Flanders · SE · Vermont-US · Antioquia, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Nariño, Santander, Tolima · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Barbula helveticaBarbula saussurianaBarbula validinerviaTortula saussurianaBryum bipartitumBryum celsiiHypnum recurvulumDicranum bipartitumDicranum celsiiDicranum erythropumDicranum intermediumDicranum laxumDicranum palustreDicranum purpurascensDicranum purpureumDicranum purpureum var. stellatumDicranum strictumTrichostomum basiflorumLeskeella cuspidataDidymodon papillosusDidymodon purpureusBryum longicauleGrimmia halophilaMeesia kenyaeBryum papillosumBryum strictumBryum tenueCeratodon antarcticusCeratodon arcticusCeratodon columbiae
