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Distichophyllum rotundifolium

Distichophyllum rotundifolium (Hook.f. & Wilson) Müll.Hal. & Broth.
Distichophyllum rotundifolium
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Distichophyllum rotundifolium is a species in the genus Distichophyllum, belonging to the family Daltoniaceae. It was first described by Hook.f. & Wilson and later reclassified by Müll.Hal. & Broth. in 1900.

Description

Distichophyllum rotundifolium is a member of the Daltoniaceae family, a group of bryophytes. The species was originally described by Hook.f. & Wilson and later transferred to the genus Distichophyllum by Müll.Hal. & Broth. in 1900. This moss is characterized by its rounded leaves and is part of a genus known for its distinct leaf arrangement and habitat preferences. The species is found in regions where suitable bryophyte habitats exist, often in moist and shaded environments.

Synonyms

Distichophyllum beccariiDistichophyllum crenulatumDistichophyllum fissidentoidesDistichophyllum obliquomucronatumDistichophyllum squarrosulumDistichophyllum subminutifoliumHookeria amoenaHookeria rotundifoliaHookeria smaragdinaHookeria trichophoraMniadelphus amoenusMniadelphus beccariiMniadelphus rotundifoliusMniadelphus smaragdinusMniadelphus subminutifoliusMniadelphus trichophorus

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