Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
apertifolia
ID:
1200033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 2: 162 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199371



Common Names

  • Marsupella apertifolia
  • Open-leaved Marsupella
  • Open-leaved Moss


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Description

Marsupella apertifolia (also called Apertifolia Marsupella, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort native to North America. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a flat, fan-shaped thallus. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Marsupella apertifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in the production of bio-fertilizers and as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsupella apertifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsupella apertifolia is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spores, which are released in the spring. The spores can be collected and sown in a moist, shady area. The plant prefers acidic soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by division of the tufts.

Where to Find Marsupella apertifolia

Marsupella apertifolia is found in the western United States and Canada.

Marsupella apertifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsupella apertifolia?

Marsupella apertifolia

What is the family of Marsupella apertifolia?

Marsupiaceae

What is the habitat of Marsupella apertifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family

Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,