Mesochaete undulata
Mesochaete undulata Lindb.
Mesochaete undulata is a moss species native to Australia and Lord Howe Island, first described in 1870 by Sextus Otto Lindberg. It is typically found in moist habitats, growing on rocks or soil near streams. The plant can reach up to 5 cm in length, with unbranched stems that are red at the base and yellowish green above. Its leaves are large, spreading, and rounded to blunt at the tips, measuring between 1.8 mm and 4.5 mm in length.
Description
Mesochaete undulata belongs to the family Aulacomniaceae and is part of the genus Mesochaete. This species is characterized by its distinct coloration and habitat preference for damp environments. It was first published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society and is associated with the bryological work of Lindberg. The plant's morphology includes a non-branching stem and leaf structure that is adapted to its moist ecological niche.
Distribution
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Synonyms
Rhizogonium undulatumMnium undulatum
