Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust. & Damsh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 326 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202602
Common Names
- Spiniloba Marsupella
- Spiniloba Moss
- Spiny Marsupella
Description
Marsupella spiniloba (also called Spiny Marsupella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marsupella family. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, and prefers moist habitats such as wet soil, tree trunks, and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Marsupella spiniloba is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marsupella spiniloba has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. Its seedlings have two rounded leaves with a small notch at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsupella spiniloba is a small, perennial liverwort that is found in moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on moist soil. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant them in moist soil.
Where to Find Marsupella spiniloba
Marsupella spiniloba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
Marsupella spiniloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsupella spiniloba?
Marsupella spiniloba
What type of plant is Marsupella spiniloba?
A liverwort
Where is Marsupella spiniloba found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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,