Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
albifrons
ID:
1202023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Cephalozia 91 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201361



Common Names

  • Mytilopsis albifrons
  • Albifrons Mytilopsis
  • Mytilopsis albifrons


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Description

Mytilopsis albifrons (also called Albifrons Mytilopsis, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, glossy liverwort. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mytilopsis albifrons is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mytilopsis albifrons has small, white flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mytilopsis albifrons can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in a rock garden or woodland garden.

Where to Find Mytilopsis albifrons

Mytilopsis albifrons can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Mytilopsis albifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mytilopsis albifrons?

Mytilopsis albifrons

What is the common name of Mytilopsis albifrons?

White-fronted mussel

What is the habitat of Mytilopsis albifrons?

It is found in coastal waters, estuaries, and brackish waters

Species in the Mytilopsis genus

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200147: Based on data supplied by Bryonames