Species
Ditrichum rufo-aureum
Common Name(s)
Moss
Current Conservation Status
2009 - Data Deficient
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB
Previous Conservation Status
2004 - Threatened - Nationally Critical
Qualifiers
2009 - OL, DP, TO
Authority
Ditrichum rufo-aureum (Hampe) Willis
Family
Ditrichaceae
Flora Category
Non Vascular - Native
Structural Class
Moss
Synonyms
Aongstroemia rufo-aurea Hampe
Threats
The identity of the few New Zealand gatherings attributed to this species is uncertain and as there is currently no additional material to work from it remains unclear whether this species is actually in New Zealand.
Endemic Taxon
No
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
Fact Sheet Prepared for NZPCN by: P.J. de Lange 1 May 2007.
This page last updated on 9 Jan 2012