Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
scitula
ID:
1197449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Jørg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbok 7: 9 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196787



Common Names

  • Scitula Tritomaria
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Tritomaria scitula (also called Toothed tritomaria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Tritomariaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tritomaria scitula is used as a soil conditioner and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tritomaria scitula has small, yellowish-green flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Where to Find Tritomaria scitula

Tritomaria scitula can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

References

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186004: Based on data supplied by Bryonames