Marsupella sprucei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1201526
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Limpr.) Bernet
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Cat. Hép. Suisse 33 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200864
Common Names
- Marsupella sprucei
- Sprucei Marsupella
- Marsupella Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marsupella sprucei (also called Spruce's Marsupella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a distinctively shaped leaf. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Marsupella sprucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative element in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Marsupella sprucei has a single flower with a single perianth of four tepals. Seed: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marsupella sprucei is a species of liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in shady, moist habitats. It can be propagated by spores, which are released in the spring. The spores should be sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants can also be propagated by division of the cushion-forming mats.
Where to Find Marsupella sprucei
Marsupella sprucei is found in the Falkland Islands and Tierra del Fuego.
Marsupella sprucei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsupella sprucei?
Marsupella sprucei
What is the common name of Marsupella sprucei?
Spruce's Marsupella
What is the habitat of Marsupella sprucei?
Spruce's Marsupella is found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere
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,
References
Henri Bernet (1850-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernet' in the authors string.
Karl Gustav Limpricht (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Limpr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191798: Based on data supplied by Bryonames