Spiridens reinwardtii
Spiridens reinwardtii Nees
Spiridens reinwardtii is a climbing moss species found in various regions, including Australia, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is characterized by its vine-like growth, reaching up to 3 metres in length, and is commonly found in forested areas.
Description
Spiridens reinwardtii, described by Nees in 1823, belongs to the family Spiridentaceae. It is distributed across tropical and subtropical regions such as Australia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The species exhibits a climbing habit, growing vertically along tree trunks and producing horizontal, branched shoots. It can attain lengths of up to 3 metres, making it a notable component of forest moss communities.
Distribution
TW · NO
Synonyms
Acantholoma vaginatumLeskea reinwardtiiNeckera balfourianaNeckera reinwardtiiSpiridens balfourianusSpiridens cheesmaniaeSpiridens flagellarisBryoacantholoma vaginatum