Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
condensata
ID:
1197202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ångstr. ex C. Hartm.) Lindb. ex Kaal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. 33: 420 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196540



Common Names

  • Marsupella condensata
  • Condensed Marsupella
  • Condensed Bladderwort


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Description

Marsupella condensata (also called the Condensed plume moss, among many other common names) is a small, perennial moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a small, tufted growth form and tiny, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marsupella condensata is a species of liverwort that is often used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsupella condensata has small yellow flowers and produces small brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsupella condensata is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Marsupella condensata

Marsupella condensata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Baard Kaalaas (1851-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185602: Based on data supplied by Bryonames