Marsupella pseudofunckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudofunckii
ID:
1206308
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 4: 63 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205646
Common Names
- Marsupella pseudofunckii
- Pseudofunckii Liverwort
- Pseudofunckii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marsupella pseudofunckii (also called the false Funck's moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a pleurocarpous moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Marsupella pseudofunckii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and its small size makes it a great choice for small spaces. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a food source for small animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marsupella pseudofunckii is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single perianth lobe. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marsupella pseudofunckii can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Marsupella pseudofunckii
Marsupella pseudofunckii can be found in North America and Europe.
Species in the Marsupella genus
Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica, Marsupella sparsifolia, Marsupella sphacelata, Marsupella sprucei, Marsupella aquatica, Marsupella spiniloba, Marsupella tubulosa, Marsupella yakushimensis, Marsupella pseudofunckii, Marsupella profunda, Marsupella stableri, Marsupella andreaeodies, Marsupella disticha, Marsupella alata, Marsupella minutissima, Marsupella miniata, Marsupella microphylla, Marsupella apertifolia, Marsupella apiculata, Marsupella stoloniformis, Marsupella subemarginata, Marsupella vermiformis, Marsupella vietnamica, Marsupella aleutica, Marsupella koreana, Marsupella neesii, Marsupella patens,
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
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205999: Based on data supplied by Bryonames