Common Aloe-moss
Aloina aloides
Aloina aloides is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida
Order
Pottiales
Family
Pottiaceae
Genus
Aloina
Common Aloe-moss belongs to the family Pottiaceae, order Pottiales, within the Bryopsida class.
Species Profile
Aloina aloides is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution.
Common Aloe-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and changes in land use practices that alter the specific soil conditions it requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can severely impact this drought-sensitive moss species. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Common Aloe-moss typically occurs on calcareous soils, disturbed ground, and open habitats including grasslands, agricultural margins, and waste ground. It favors areas with periodic moisture availability and can be found on walls, paths, and other anthropogenic substrates where soil accumulates.
Threats
Climate change and altered precipitation patterns
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Urban development and infrastructure projects
Changes in grazing patterns
Soil disturbance and trampling
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Common Aloe-moss (Aloina aloides). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/common-aloe-moss