Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
spiniloba
ID:
1203264

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

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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.

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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 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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Kell Damsholt (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Damsh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201861: Based on data supplied by Bryonames