Wiesnerella denudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denudata
ID:
1202340
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 1: 154 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201678
Common Names
- Wiesnerella denudata
- Denudata Wiesnerella
- Denudata Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wiesnerella denudata (also called Wiesnerella denudata, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wiesnerella denudata is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wiesnerella denudata has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Wiesnerella denudata can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. The spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and placed on a moist, sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The plants will grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Wiesnerella denudata
Wiesnerella denudata can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Wiesnerella denudata FAQ
What are the common names of Wiesnerella denudata?
Common names of Wiesnerella denudata include moss and liverwort.
What is the scientific classification of Wiesnerella denudata?
Wiesnerella denudata is a species of moss in the family Wiesnerellaceae.
Where is Wiesnerella denudata found?
Wiesnerella denudata is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Wiesnerella genus
Species in the Wiesnerellaceae family
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200545: Based on data supplied by Bryonames