Hypopterygium didictyon
| Hypopterygium didictyon | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypopterygiales |
| Family: | Hypopterygiaceae |
| Genus: | Hypopterygium |
| Species: | H. didictyon |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypopterygium didictyon Müll.Hal. | |
| Distribution of Hypopterygium didictyon | |
Hypopterygium didictyon, commonly known as umbrella moss, is a species of moss in the family Hypopterygiaceae. It is typically found in rainforests and wet forests, growing on tree trunks, rocks, and decaying logs in areas with sufficient moisture. This species is widespread in Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, but is less common in South Australia. It is also found in New Zealand and parts of South America.