| Spiridens reinwardtii | |
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| Illustration by Dr. Greville | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnodendrales |
| Family: | Hypnodendraceae |
| Genus: | Spiridens |
| Species: | S. reinwardtii |
| Binomial name | |
| Spiridens reinwardtii | |
| Synonyms | |
Spiridens reinwardtii is a species of moss with a wide distribution. It may be found in Australia, Taipei, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and possibly other countries. [2] This forest moss is known for its climbing vine-like habit, it grows up tree trunks and also sends out horizontal and branched shoots. Spiridens reinwardtii may reach 3 metres long. [3]