Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aleutica
ID:
1523663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mamontov, Vilnet, Konstant. & Bakalin

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Botanica Pacifica. 8(1): 71. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009650

Common Names

  • Marsupella aleutica
  • Aleutica Marsupella
  • Aleutica Bladderwort

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Description

Marsupella aleutica (also called Aleutian Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic plant with a creeping, branched rhizome. It is native to Alaska, and is found in shallow water or wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Marsupella aleutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marsupella aleutica has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marsupella aleutica can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Marsupella aleutica

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

Marsupella aleutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marsupella aleutica?

Marsupella aleutica

What is the common name of Marsupella aleutica?

Moss

What is the habitat of Marsupella aleutica?

Moist soil, wet rocks, and shady areas

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100479393: Based on data supplied by Bryonames